Section 7-9-1. Purpose. This Article is enacted to protect, preserve and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Northglenn through the prohibition of the use of motorized toys, motorized electric vehicles and unlicensed vehicles on all City streets, roadways, and sidewalks, and in other areas where posted.

[Source: Ord. 1404, 2005]

Section 7-9-2. Definitions. As used in this Article:

"Motorized internal combustion engine toy" means any two or more wheeled device that is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and is powered by an internal combustion motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion.

"Motorized electric toy" means any two or more wheeled device that is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and is powered by an electric powered engine. The motorized electric toy has a transmission which produces a maximum design speed not to exceed twenty miles per hour.

"Motorized electric vehicle" means any two or more wheeled device that is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and is powered by an electric powered engine. The motorized electric vehicle has a transmission which produces a designed speed that will exceed twenty miles per hour.

"Unlicensed vehicle" means any vehicle of any type required by state law to be licensed that is not actually licensed, and also includes all terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, electric or gas powered golf carts and other vehicles that are not generally and commonly used to transport persons and property over public streets and highways, but does not include bicycles.

[Source: Ord. 1404, 2005]

Section 7-9-3. Specifically excluded motorized internal combustion engine and electric vehicles and unlicensed vehicles. The following are specifically excluded from application of this Article.

Persons performing law enforcement functions, City of Northglenn maintenance functions or emergency services.

Any device designed for use by a person with a physical disability, which is medically required.

A motorcycle as defined in Article II, Section 101 (38) of the Model Traffic Code for Colorado Municipalities.

A motor-driven cycle as defined in Article II, Section (39) of the Model Traffic Code for Colorado Municipalities.

A motorized bicycle as defined in Article II, Section 101 (42) (b) of the Model Traffic Code for Colorado Municipalities.

[Source: Ord. 1404, 2005]

Section 7-9-4. Use on public streets. Use of motorized internal combustion engine toy, motorized electric toy and motorized electric vehicle prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use or operate a motorized internal combustion engine toy or motorized electric vehicle, as defined in this Article, upon any public street, highway, sidewalk and in any other public or private area unless such area is posted indicating such use or operation is allowed, within the City of Northglenn.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use or operate a motorized electric toy, as defined in this Article, upon any public street, highway and in any other public or private area unless such area is posted indicating such use or operation is allowed, within the City of Northglenn.

[Source: Ord. 1404, 2005]

Section 7-9-5. Use on City property. Use of motorized internal combustion engine toy, motorized electric toy and motorized electric vehicle on City of Northglenn property is prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use or operate a motorized internal combustion engine toy, motorized electric toy or motorized electric vehicle, as defined in this Article, upon any property owned by the City of Northglenn. It shall also be unlawful to operate upon or within any City park property or other publicly owned recreational facility within the City of Northglenn, except in an area specifically posted for such use, or except when such operation is specifically permitted by written order of the City Manager or his designated representative.

All written orders specified in this Section 7-9-4 must be in the possession of the person operating a motorized internal combustion engine toy, motorized electric toy and motorized electric vehicle in prohibited areas during the time of such operation.

[Source: Ord. 1404, 2005]

Section 7-9-6. Use on school grounds and private property.

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motorized internal combustion engine toy, motorized electric toy or motorized electric vehicle on any property owned by a school district or any public school grounds or campus including a parking lot unless such operation is specifically permitted by written order of the district superintendent of schools or his designated representative.

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motorized internal combustion engine toy, motorized electric toy or motorized electric vehicle on any private property within the City of Northglenn including parking lots and sidewalks unless by specific written order of the owner or designated representative of the owner of such property to the individual operating the toy or vehicle.

All written orders specified in this Section 7-9-6 must be in the possession of the person operating a motorized internal combustion engine toy, motorized electric toy and motorized electric vehicle in prohibited areas during the time of such operation.

[Source: Ord. 1404, 2005]

Section 7-9-7. Use of unlicensed vehicles prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an unlicensed vehicle in any of the following places without first obtaining the permission or authorization hereinafter required

On any property owned by the City of Northglenn including public streets, highways, sidewalks and in other public areas without written order of the City Manager or his designated representative.

Upon or within any City park property or other recreational facility with the City of Northglenn, except in an area specifically posted for such use, or except when such operation is specifically permitted by written order of the City Manager or his designated representative.

On any property owned by a school district or any public school grounds or campus including a designated parking lot unless such operation is specifically permitted by written order of the district superintendent of schools or his designated representative.

On any private property within the City of Northglenn including private parking lots and sidewalks unless by specific written order of the owner or designated representative of the owner of such property to the individual operating the unlicensed vehicle.

All written orders specified in section 7-9-6 (b) must be in the possession of the person operating a motor vehicle in prohibited areas during the time of such operation.

[Source: Ord. 1404, 2005]

Section 7-9-8. Parental Liability.

It shall be unlawful for any parent, guardian, legal custodian, or any adult to authorize, assist, permit or encourage any minor to operate a motorized internal combustion engine toy, motorized electric toy, or motorized electric vehicle in violation of the provisions of this Article 9.

[Source: Ord. 1404, 2005]

Section 7-9-9. Violations.

Anyone found to be in violation of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than:

1st offense	$ 25.00 dollars
2nd offense (in a 24 month period)	$ 50.00 dollars
3rd offense (in a 24 month period)	$ 75.00 dollars
4th and subsequent offense	Jurisdictional limit of the Court

[Source: Ord. 1404, 2005]