Chapter 12.10
NONMOTORIZED TRAIL USE
Sections:
12.10.010 Definitions.
“Class I electric assisted bicycles” means bicycles with a motor less than 750 W that require pedal assistance to engage the motor and have an assisted speed up to 20 mph.
“Natural surface trail” means a public way or route with a surface other than concrete or asphalt, which serves the primary purpose of passive recreational use, such as walking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and equestrian activities.
“Power-driven mobility device” means any mobility device powered by batteries, fuel, or other engines that is used by individuals with mobility disabilities for the purpose of locomotion, including electric personal assistive mobility devices, electric-assisted bicycles, electric-powered foot scooters, tracked mobility chairs or tricycles that are designed to transport a single individual with a disability. (Ord. 2022-01 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022.)
12.10.020 Prohibition.
It is unlawful to operate any motor vehicle, motor driven cycle, motorcycle, mini motorcycle, motor scooter, motor bikes, snowmobiles, full sized all-terrain vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, off highway vehicle, low speed vehicle, moped, electric assisted bicycle or golf cart on a natural surface trail with the following exceptions:
1. This shall not apply to persons with mobility disabilities who choose to use a power-driven mobility device, which is designed to transport a single individual with a disability as a substitute for walking and/or biking unless prohibited by a designated traffic control device.
2. This prohibition shall not apply to class I electric assisted bicycles.
3. This prohibition shall not apply to motorized or self-propelled equipment, including electric assisted bicycles, used for maintenance or events as designated by the City. Emergency vehicles are also exempt from this provision. (Ord. 2022-01 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022.)