HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2004-19CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2004-19
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XIII
OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE
CONCERNING SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 1325 of the Plymouth City Code is amended as follows:
Section 1325 — Snowmobile Regulations
1325.01. State Laws and Regulations Adopted by Reference. Subdivision 1. Snowmobile
Law. The State Statutes regarding snowmobiles, Minnesota Statutes Section 84.81 et seq., 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. The State rules regarding
snowmobiles, found in Minnesota Rules Chapter 6100, 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. Pu ose. 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 public right -of -ways including but not limited to streets, sidewalks, and ditches,
except designated snowmobile trails, as authorized by this section or resolution of
the City Council.
(b) On private property without lawful authority or written consent of the owner or
occupant.
(c) On private property within 100m feet of any dwelling without lawful authority or
written consent of the owner or occupant.
(d) On any publicly owned lands, 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.
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Subd. 3. Operation Authorized. It is lawful for a person to operate a snowmobile:
(a) On public frozen waters within the City limits, when access can be legally obtained,
except within fifty (50) feet of any ice skating rink or shoreline structure such as a
dock or boathouse.
(b) On the following designated snowmobile trails:
The State Snowmobile Trail along State Highway 55, from Fernbrook
Avenue west to the City limits.
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(c) On any public property for rescue, emergency, or law enforcement purposes.
Subd. 5. 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. 6. 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), fishermen, skaters,
pedestrians, ice houses, skating rinks, and /or sliding areas. It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile
at a speed greater than ten miles an hour where the operation would conflict with the lawful use of
property or would endanger other persons or property. It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile at a
speed greater than ten miles an hour on any residential road where snowmobile use is authorized.
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Subd. 5. 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. 6. 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), fishermen, skaters,
pedestrians, ice houses, skating rinks, and /or sliding areas. It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile
at a speed greater than ten miles an hour where the operation would conflict with the lawful use of
property or would endanger other persons or property. It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile at a
speed greater than ten miles an hour on any residential road where snowmobile use is authorized.
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Subd. 7. 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 tract.
Subd. 8. 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. 9. 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 1324.03 in granting the authorization and may impose such
conditions on the authorization as it deems necessary to protect the public safety.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota this 24th day of August,
2004.
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