Banning Municipal Code Ch. 12.40 Skateparks

A "skatepark" is a public facility that is designed for use by persons riding skateboards, in-line skates, or roller skates, and which is designated a "skatepark" by the director of parks and recreation.

(Code 1965, § 18-7.5 (part); Ord. No. 1358, § 1(A); Ord. No. 1359, § 1(A).)

No person in a skatepark shall:

A. Ride a skateboard, in-line skates or roller skates unless that person is wearing a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads;

B. If under the age of twelve, enter or use the skatepark unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian;

C. Ride, operate, or utilize any device other than a skateboard, in-line skates or roller skates (prohibited devices include, but are not limited to, bicycles, scooters and any motorized device whether electric or gas powered);

D. Use, consume, or possess food, beverages, glass bottles, or any breakable glass item on the skating surface;

E. Place or utilize additional obstacles or other materials (including, but not limited to, ramps or jumps);

F. Engage in reckless behavior (including, but not limited to, tandem riding, pushing, horseplay, and bullying), or any other activity that could endanger the safety of persons using the skate facility or spectators;

G. Enter the skatepark at any time except during the posted hours of operation and when the facility usage sign says "open" and the gate is unlocked;

H. Bring in any pets or other animals.

(Code 1965, § 18-7.5 (part); Ord. No. 1358, § 1(B); Ord. No. 1359, § 1(B).)

The director of recreation shall erect and maintain visible signs at all skateparks which shall afford notice that any person skating in the facility must wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads, and that any person failing to do so will be subject to citation under Section 1.20.030 of this Code.

(Code 1965, § 18-7.5 (part); Ord. No. 1358, § 1(C); Ord. No. 1359, § 1(C).)