§ 16-52. Specific prohibitions.

It shall be unlawful to carry on the following activities in any part of the unincorporated areas of Orange County that is zoned for residential use (as defined in the Orange County Zoning Ordinance), or within 300 feet of any structure used as a residence (other than the residence of a person involved in the activity) in an unincorporated area of Orange County regardless of its zoning classification.

(1)

Operate or permit the operation of any recreational motorized vehicle between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., if the vehicle is being driven off-road for racing. This section shall apply to all noncommercial off-road racing of recreational motorized vehicles, whether or not self-propelled or duly licensed or registered, including racing vehicles, motorcycles, go-carts, snowmobiles and motor boats except when any of the foregoing is operated in association with hunting or fishing, or permitted commercial racetracks or other permitted commercial use of property.

(2)

Operate lawn mowers, chainsaws and other landscaping and domestic equipment outdoors between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

(3)

Using the compression release engine or transmission breaking system of motor vehicles between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. in nonemergency circumstances.

(Ord. of 6-7-2005, art. II, eff. 6-7-2005)