§ 30-1. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

A-weighted means a specific weighting of the sound pressure level for the purpose of determining the human response to sound. The specific weighting characteristics and tolerances are those given in American National Standards Institute S1.4-1983, section 5.01.

Abandoned vehicle means any motor vehicle which is determined by the zoning administrator, chief of police, or their assigns, to be an inoperable vehicle as herein defined or to which the last registered owner of record has relinquished dominion or control.

Acceptable prairie restoration means an area of semi or continuous ground cover consisting of native grasses and forbs, with an identified plant species matrix that does not include identified, state-listed noxious weeds or invasive non-native plants. With respect to any undesirable plants, the establishment and long-term maintenance plan shall address the eradication measures to be employed.

Agricultural land means the areas in the state lying south and west of a line along the following highway right-of-way: starting at the North Dakota border, the line goes east along State Highway 10 to State Highway 23, then follows Highway 23 east to State Highway 95, which it follows to the Wisconsin border. The agricultural zone referred to in this guide applies only to ATV use.

All-terrain vehicle (ATV) means a motorized, flotation-tired vehicle with at least three but no more than six low-pressure tires.

Daytime means those hours from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

dBA means unit of sound level expressed in decibels (dB) and A-weighted (A).

Decibel means a unit of sound pressure level, abbreviated as "dB."

Dwelling unit means a residential building or portion thereof intended for occupancy including but not limited to single-unit or multiunit homes, apartments, hotels, motels, nursing homes, seasonal cabins, boardinghouses or roominghouses, tourist homes or trailers.

Impulsive noise means either a single sound pressure peak (with either a rise time less than 200 milliseconds or total duration less than 200 milliseconds) or multiple sound pressure peaks (with either rise times less than 200 milliseconds or total duration less than 200 milliseconds) spaced at least by 200 millisecond pauses.

Inoperable vehicle means any motor vehicle which cannot meet all of the following criteria:

(1)

The vehicle must be able to be driven or propelled under its own power upon demand in its existing condition; and

(2)

The vehicle must be able to be driven or propelled under its own power in a safe manner and not be wrecked, junked, or dismantled at the time of inspection and/or abatement; and

(3)

The vehicle must have current license plates and tabs; and

(4)

The vehicle must have current proof of liability insurance, as required by state law.

L10 means a sound level, expressed in decibels (dBA) which exceeded ten percent of the time for a one-hour time period, as measured by test procedures approved by the commissioner.

L50 means a sound level, expressed in decibels (dBA) which exceeded 50 percent of the time for a one-hour time period, as measured by test procedures approved by the commissioner.

Motor vehicle means every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power. The term "motor vehicle" includes, but is not limited to, automobiles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, motor bikes, scooters, all terrain vehicles, and go-carts.

Nighttime means those hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Outdoor or outside means a location within a yard or lot that not within an approved structure. Such a structure can include a shed, garage, or other accessory structure with four constructed walls. Lean-tos, tarps, carports, and fencing are not considered an approved structure.

Person means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, trustee, association, the state and its agencies and subdivisions, or any body of persons whether incorporated or not. With respect to acts prohibited or required herein, the term "person" shall include employees and licensees.

Public nuisance means any action, situation, land use, or existence of any activity that unreasonably annoys, injures, or endangers the general health, safety, welfare, or public peace such that the comfortable enjoyment of life or property is disrupted, or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community.

Public road right-of-way means the entire right-of-way of a roadway that is not privately owned, including the traveled portions, banks, ditches, shoulders, and medians.

Recreational vehicle describes all-terrain vehicles, off-highway vehicles, and off-road vehicles.

Sound measuring device means a decibel meter that meets standards set by the Specifications for Sound Level Meters published by the American National Standards Institute as referenced in Minn. Rules ch. 7030.

Sound pressure level , in decibels, means 20 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the pressure to the reference pressure. The reference pressure shall be 20 micronewtons per square meter.

Track or trail means a course built or created by a repetitive or continued use of a motor vehicle.

(Code 1978, § 5.08.02; Ord. No. 07-14, § 3, 9-11-2007; Ord. No. 08-20, § 2, 7-22-2008)