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).