Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chapter 10.06 SUPPLEMENTARY TRAFFIC PROVISIONS
10.06.010 Adoption by reference.
10.06.020 Off-road motor vehicles.
10.06.030 Unnecessary noises prohibited.
10.06.010 Adoption by reference.
Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 and 23 of Chapter 275 Laws of 1994 are
adopted by reference as part of the traffic ordinance by the city as if set
forth in full and RCW 46.61.400 (1996) and RCW 46.20.730, as amended by Section
23 of Chapter 275, are also adopted by reference as part of the traffic
ordinance of the city as if set forth in full. (Ord. 955 § 1, 1996; Ord.
870 § 1, 1994).
10.06.020 Off-road motor vehicles.
A. Definitions.
1. “Circular track” means any dirt,
gravel, mud or other composition track used for riding and/or racing motor
vehicles.
2. “Cross-country track” means a track used for
off-road and other vehicles through unimproved land.
3. “Off-road
motor vehicle” means any two-wheel, three-wheel and four-wheel motor
vehicle used for riding and/or racing on dirt, gravel, mud or other composition
for recreational purposes.
B. Prohibition.
1. The operation of any
off-road motor vehicle shall not be allowed closer than one-quarter mile from
the nearest residence in the R-1 and R-2 districts.
2. The operation of any
motor vehicle on a circular or cross-country recreational track shall not be
allowed closer than one-quarter mile from the nearest residence in the R-1 and
R-2 districts.
C. Enforcement.
1. A violation of this section shall
constitute a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under this
section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by
imprisonment not to exceed ninety days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each
day this chapter is violated shall constitute a separate offence.
2. A
continuing violation of this section shall constitute a nuisance and may be
enjoined by the Superior Court of Cowlitz County. (Ord. 1025 §§ 2--3,
1999).
10.06.030 Unnecessary noises prohibited.
The creation of any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise in
the city is prohibited and shall be considered a public nuisance under Chapter
7.04. Noise of such character, intensity and duration as to be detrimental to
the life or health of any individual is prohibited. (Ord. 1007 § 3(2),
1998).
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