Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — PEACE, MORALS, AND SAFETY
Barstow Municipal Code Ch. 9.36 Motorcycle and Off-Road Vehicle Events
Barstow Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Barstow
Cite as: Barstow Municipal Code Chapter 9.36 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 9.36.010. - Definitions.¶
As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended:
Event means any gathering of more than ten off-road vehicles or motorcycles for a recreational outing such as, but not limited to, hound and hare races, rallies, closed course races, hill-climbs and enduro races.
Off-road vehicle means any motor driven vehicle designed to be utilized on other than improved roadways for recreational purposes such as, but not limited to, dune buggies.
(Code 1969, § 9.36.010; Ord. No. 341, § 1(part), 1971)
Sec. 9.36.020. - Permit required.¶
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to organize, conduct or participate in an off-road vehicle or motorcycle event within the corporate limits of the city, unless a permit for such event has first been issued by the chief of police as hereafter provided.
(Code 1969, § 9.36.020; Ord. No. 341, § 1(part), 1971)
Sec. 9.36.030. - Application.¶
Applications for a permit to organize or conduct an off-road vehicle or motorcycle event shall be in the form of a letter requesting permission to organize and conduct an event. The letter shall describe the proposed event and shall state the name and address of the sponsor or organizer of the proposed event. The letter shall state the approximate number of off-road vehicles and motorcycles expected to be participating in the event and the provisions which will be made for adequate sanitary facilities to serve the participants and spectators of the event. Said letter shall be accompanied by evidence that the written permission of the owners of any private property upon which the event is proposed to be conducted has been obtained by the sponsor or organizer.
(Code 1969, § 9.36.030; Ord. No. 341, § 1(part), 1971)
Sec. 9.36.040. - Findings.¶
Within five days of receipt of an application, the chief of police shall examine the application. Upon finding that adequate provisions for sanitary facilities are proposed and that the permission of the owners of all private property upon which the event will be conducted has been obtained, the chief of police shall grant a permit for the event.
(Code 1969, § 9.36.040; Ord. No. 341, § 1(part), 1971)
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