§ 12-33. Operation generally.

Except as otherwise specifically permitted and authorized, it is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile:

(1)

On a public sidewalk or walkway provided or used for pedestrian travel, or on a boulevard within any public right-of-way;

(2)

On private property of another without lawful authority or express consent of the owner or lessee;

(3)

On any public or private school grounds except as permission is expressly obtained from responsible school authorities;

(4)

On any other publicly-owned lands and ice, including but not limited to park property, playgrounds, lakes, recreation areas and golf courses, except areas previously listed or authorized for such use by the proper public authority, in which case such use shall be lawful and snowmobiles may be driven in and out of such areas by the shortest route. Authorized areas owned by the city shall be designated by resolution, provided that snowmobile operation shall be permitted on all public bodies of water, provided that the operation shall comply in all respects with all ordinances;

(5)

So as to tow any person or thing on a public street or highway except through use of a rigid tow bar attached to the rear of the snowmobile;

(6)

At a speed greater than ten miles an hour when within 100 feet of any lake shore, except in channels, or of any fisherman, fish or ice house, nor shall operation be permitted within 100 feet of any sliding area or skating ring when in use, nor where the operation would conflict with the lawful use of property or would endanger other persons or property;

(7)

In a manner so as to create a loud or unusual noise which disturbs or interferes with the peace and quiet of other persons.

(Ord. No. 44, §§ 3.01—3.04, 3.08—3.10, 1-11-71; Ord. No. 359, § 13, 12-8-03)