§ 15-271. Definitions.

(a)

Rules of interpretation: Words and phrases used in this Chapter shall have the meanings set forth in this section. Terms that are not defined below are given their common, ordinary meaning unless the context clearly requires otherwise. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense shall include the future tense; words in the plural number shall include the singular number (and vice versa); and words in the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender (and vice versa). The word "shall" is always mandatory, while the word "may" is merely directory. Headings and captions are for reference purposes only.

(b)

Specific terminology.

City limits means the incorporated, municipal boundaries of the city.

Golf cart shall have the meaning assigned by V.T.C.A. Transportation Code §§ 551.401 and 502.001, as it exists or may be amended, and means a motor vehicle designed by the manufacturer primarily for transporting persons on a golf course.

Person means any human being, corporation, association, sole proprietorship, company, agency. The term also includes a general contractor, subcontractor, or truck driver.

Public street means a publicly-owned or dedicated road, street, drive, or other right-of-way for the use of vehicles within the corporate boundaries of Henrietta that: (a) provides for no more than two lanes of vehicular traffic per direction; and/or (b) is not designated as part of the State Highway System.

Utility vehicle shall have the meaning assigned by V.T.C.A. Transportation Code § 551.401, as it exists or may be amended, and means a motor vehicle that is not a golf cart or lawn mower and is:

(1)

Equipped with side-by-side seating for the use of the operator and passenger;

(2)

Designed to propel itself with at least four tires in contact with the ground;

(3)

Designed by the manufacturer for off-highway use only; and

(4)

Designed by the manufacturer primarily for utility work and not for recreational purposes.

(Ord. No. 2017-05, § 1, 11-13-2017)