HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 1994-17ORDINANCE NO. 94-17
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
Sec. 1. The Plymouth City Code Section 1325 is amended to read as follows:
Section 1325 - Snowmobile Regulations
1325.01 State Laws and Regulations Adopted by Reference.
Subdivision 1. Snowmobile Law. Minnesota Statutes, Sections 84.81, 84.82, 84.87, 84.871, 84.872,
84.88, 84.89, 84.90, and 100.25, Subdivision 29, as amended, are adopted by reference and are as much a part of
this Code as if fully set forth herein.
Subd. 2. Department of Natural Resources Rules. Minnesota Regulations, Chapter 5, Natural Resources
51-59, the Rules of the Commission of Natural Resources of the State of Minnesota applying to snowmobiles, as
amended, are adopted by reference and are as much a part of this Code as if fully set forth herein.
Subd. 3. Violations. A violation of the Statutes or Rules herein adopted by reference is a violation of this
Code.
1325.03. Additional Regulations. Subdivision 1. Purpose. In accordance with the authority granted by
Minnesota Statutes, Section 84.87, as amended, the City of Plymouth enacts the additional regulations contained
in this Subsection.
Subd. 2. Operation Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile:
(a) On a publie sidewalk or walkway provided or used far pedestrian travel; On public right-of-ways
including but not limited to streets, sidewalks, and ditches, except designated snowmobile trails as
authorized by the resolution of the City Council;
(b) On private property of amtheF or within 100 feet of any dwelling without lawful authority or
written consent of the owner or occupant;
(c) On any publicly owned lands and frozen waters, including but not limited to cemeteries, school
grounds, park property, playgrounds, recreation areas and golf courses, except areas previously
listed or authorized for such use by the proper public authority. Authorized areas in the City owned
by the City of Plymouth shall be designated by Council resolution.
Subd. 3. Towing. It is unlawful to tow any person or thing by snowmobile except by use of a rigid tow bar
attached to the rear of the snowmobile.
Subd. 4. Speed. It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile at a speed greater than ten miles an hour when
within 100 feet of any lakeshore, except in channels, or of fishermen, skaters, pedestrians, ice houses or skating
rinks, within 100 feet of any sliding area; or where the operation would conflict with the lawful use of property or
would endanger other persons or property.
Subd. 5. Noise. It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile in a manner so as to create a loud, unnecessary or
unusual noise which disturbs, annoys, or interferes with the peace and quiet of other persons.
Subd. 6. Dead -Man Throttle. It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile without a safety or so-called "dead -
man" throttle in operating condition, so that when pressure is removed from the accelerator or throttle, the motor is
disengaged from the driving track.
Subd. 7. Leaving Snowmobiles Unattended. Every person leaving a snowmobile in a public place shall lock
the ignition, remove the key and take the same with him or her.
Subd. B. Hours of Operation. Snowmobiles can only be operated within the City of Plymouth between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 P.M.
1325.05. Authorized Rallies, Meets, Races and Gatherings. The City Council may, upon application to it,
authorize the holding of snowmobile rallies, meets, races and gatherings within the City. The application shall
specify the dates, times and places of such rallies, meets, races and gatherings, the person or persons sponsoring
such event, and a description of the activity to be allowed and permitted. No fee shall be charged for such
authorization. The City Council may waive any provision of Subsection 1335.03 in granting the authorization and
may impose such conditions on the authorization as it deems necessary to protect the public safety.
Sec. 2. This ordinance is effective upon its passage in accordance with Section 110.11.
Yoe
City Clerk
(New language is underlined. language to be deleted is—stmer�gh.)
Published: Sun Sailor 10-26-94.
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