Carpinteria Municipal Code Ch. 10.62 Skateboarding, Riding Scooters, and Skating

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Prior ordinance history: Ord. 499.

As used in this chapter:

A. "Skates" and "skating" refers to a shoe with metal frame that can be fitted to the sole of a shoe, or similar device with wheels attached. This includes roller skates and in-line skates.

B. "Skateboard" and "skateboarding" refers to a deck board or other surface mounted on wheels for the purpose of personal locomotion, sporting activity or similar purpose.

C. "Scooter" or "riding a scooter" refers to a nonmotorized, human-powered wheeled recreational vehicle with a handlebar, deck and wheels that is propelled by a rider pushing off the ground.

(Ord. 570 § 1 (part), 2001: Ord. 549 § 1 (part), 1998)

(Ord. No. 763, § 2, 3-13-2023; Ord. No. 769, § 2, 9-25-2023)

Except as provided in this chapter, no person shall ride or propel a skateboard, ride or propel a scooter, or engage in skating upon any public street, or upon city sidewalks, parkways, walkways or public ways or easements maintained for purposes of ingress, egress, and passage by the public in the following locations:

A. Linden Avenue between Carpinteria Avenue and the railroad tracks;

B. In public parking facilities, public parking lots, or other public areas which are posted with signs prohibiting skateboarding, riding scooters and/or skating.

(Ord. 570 § 1 (part), 2001: Ord. 549 § 1 (part), 1998)

(Ord. No. 763, § 2, 3-13-2023; Ord. No. 769, § 2, 9-25-2023)

For rules and regulations pertaining to publicly-owned or publicly-operated skateboard facilities please refer to Chapter 12.24.101 of this code.

(Ord. 570 § 1 (part), 2001: Ord. 549 § 1 (part), 1998)

(Ord. No. 763, § 2, 3-13-2023; Ord. No. 769, § 2, 9-25-2023)

A. It is unlawful for any person to enter, remain in, or use any publicly-owned or publicly-operated skateboard facility unless the person satisfies the following requirements:

1. The person is wearing a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads ("safety equipment") in accordance with the safety equipment manufacturer's recommendations. The safety equipment must be in a serviceable condition.

2. The person must file with the city clerk a wavier and release of liability, in a form provided by the city clerk. In the case of persons under eighteen years of age, such waiver and release of liability must be executed by the person and the person's parent or legal guardian.

B. No person may possess, propel or ride a scooter, bicycle, or other pedal or chain driven device within the boundaries of any publicly-owned or publicly-operated skateboard facility.

C. This section shall not apply to any officer, agent or employee of the federal, state, or local government who enters any publicly-owned or publicly-operated skateboard facility in furtherance of an official duty, nor shall it apply to a parent or guardian engaged in the supervision of a minor who is using the skateboard facility, so long as the parent or guardian is not riding or propelling a skateboard.

(Ord. 570 § 1 (part), 2001: Ord. 549 § 1 (part), 1998)