Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare›Division IV — Offenses Against Property
Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Ch. 9.42 Operation of Motor Vehicles on Private Property
Rancho Mirage Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Rancho Mirage
Cite as: Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Chapter 9.42 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Note: Prior ordinance history: Ord. 98.
§ 9.42.010. Owner's permission required.¶
No person shall drive a motor vehicle on lands belonging to or occupied by another without having in his or her immediate possession and, upon request of a peace officer, displaying written notice from the owners of such land, his or her agent, or the person in lawful possession thereof. This section shall not apply to a person having lawful business with the owner.
(Ord. 130 § 1, 1977)
§ 9.42.020. Exceptions—Lands set apart for vehicle use.¶
This chapter shall not apply to public or private lands expressly set apart for use of motor vehicles by or with permission of the owner of such lands pursuant to any zoning permit or other permit or licensing procedure authorized by law. This chapter shall not apply upon any public highway, street, road, or alley.
(Ord. 130 § 2, 1977)
§ 9.42.030. Exceptions—Certain vehicles.¶
This chapter shall not apply to the use of farm vehicles for agricultural purposes, vehicles being used for grading or construction purposes, vehicles being used for governmental purposes, or golf carts being used on golf courses.
(Ord. 130 § 3, 1977)
§ 9.42.040. Chapter not to interfere with governmental agency regulations.¶
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to interfere with the right of any governmental agency to regulate, prohibit or permit the use of motor vehicles on the property owned by it or under its control and under its jurisdiction, nor to permit or authorize any trespass or nuisance.
(Ord. 130 § 4, 1977)
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