Morrisville Code of Ordinances - publishing_20231101

(28) Right of Way. The right of one trail user or vehicle to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another trail user or vehicle (as in yielding the right of way).

(29) Rights-of-Way. A linear corridor of land held in fee simple title or an easement over anothe r’s land, for use as a public entity for a public purpose (highway, road, railroad, trail, utilities, etc.); usually includes a designated amount of land on either side that serves as a buffer for adjacent land uses.

(30) Service Vehicle. Includes fire, police, and other vehicles used to provide service or maintenance operated under the authorization of the Town.

(31) Sidewalk. A paved strip (typically concrete or asphalt) which runs parallel to vehicular traffic and is separated from the road surface by at least a curb and gutter.

(32) Trail . Route on land or water with protected status and public access for recreation or transportation purposes such as walking, jogging, motorcycling, hiking, bicycling, ATVing, horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, and backpacking.

(33) Trail System(s). A collection of individual trails that may or may not be connected to one another, whereby each retains its distinctiveness, and yet belongs to the system.

(34) Walkway . An area for general pedestrian use (other than a sidewalk or path) such as courtyards, plazas, and pedestrian malls.

(35) Wheelchair. Mobility aid designed for and used by individuals with mobility

impairments; may be manually operated or motorized. (Ord. No. 2007-030, 9-24-07; Ord. No. 2023-6-0, 3-14-23)

Sec. 58 – 123. General Provisions

(1)

Provisions of G.S. 20-171.1 et seq. are incorporated by reference into this

ordinance.

(2) Any authorized vehicle under this ordinance used on a sidewalk or greenway, in addition to all other requirements of this ordinance, must:

(a)

Be able to fit within a rectangular area meeting the following dimensions (3 feet in width x 20 feet in length).

(b)

Emit zero exhaust emissions.

(c)

Not exceed posted speed limits on greenways.

(3)

Bicycle racing on sidewalks or greenways is prohibited.

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Supp. No. 10