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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin and City Council
FROM: Deborah Lang, Assistant Corporation Counsel and Aurora Police Department
DATE: June 12, 2020
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 27, Section 129 entitled "Off-road motor vehicles".
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this revision is to update the language related to off-road motor vehicles.
BACKGROUND:
Chapter 27, Section 129 was last updated in 1985, and does not contemplate the specific types of off-road motor vehicles that exist today. These updates will provide detailed provisions and regulations for the usage of off-road vehicles, specifically pertaining to when and where these vehicles may be used and how they must be stored.
DISCUSSION:
Access to off-road motor vehicles has increased in recent years, with all-terrain and golf-carts becoming more affordable and readily available for purchase. For example, non-recreational use of golf carts has increased, with some private subdivisions allowing for use by residents within the boundaries of the subdivision. Similarly, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) have also become more accessible and are more common in urban environments.
The current Chapter 27 is limited in scope and does not adequately define the number and type of off-road motor vehicles that are currently being used in the City of Aurora. The proposed revisions utilize the definitions provided by the State of Illinois, which will allow our code to remain consistent with State law if and when it is amended.
The proposed changes also include provisions for permitted Special Events, which will allow for more consistent regulations and enforcement as it relates to special events in our community. The remaining proposed changes address specific public-safety concerns from both our Police and Fire Departments.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
These changes, if accepted will have a positive impact on the City of Aurora and its ability to effectively regulate the use of off-road motor vehicles.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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