Corcoran Municipal Code Ch. 6 Skateboards

This chapter applies to the use and operation of skateboards and the use and operation of in-line skates, or similar devices, on all streets, alleys, sidewalks and rights of way in the city, whether public or private, and all other property owned by the city and upon private property for which a request for application of this chapter has been established by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 554, 9-4-2001)

"Skateboard" when used in this chapter means a plank, or board approximately two feet (2') long with a wheeled skate, or skates attached thereto; foot or motor propelled without a steering apparatus. (Ord. 465, 1-3-1989)

A. Use Of Street Or Sidewalk: Except as provided below, no person shall use or operate a skateboard on a public or private through street or alley in the city if there is a sidewalk adjacent and parallel to the street. If no such sidewalk is present, skateboards may be operated in the street as far on the right hand side of the roadway as is practicable in the same direction as traffic.

B. Use Prohibited In Commercial And Other Areas: Notwithstanding any other provision herein, no person shall use or operate a skateboard on the streets or sidewalks and property owned or controlled by the city within the portion of the commercial and professional office zoned area described as follows:

On the north - the south side of Brokaw Avenue between Otis and Wigdal Avenues.

On the south - the north side of Jepsen Avenue between Otis and Wigdal Avenues.

On the east - the west side of Otis Avenue between Brokaw and Jepsen Avenues.

On the west - the east side of Wigdal Avenue between Brokaw and Jepsen Avenues.

Skateboarding shall be prohibited on all other public streets, sidewalks, rights of way and all other public property or private property upon the request of the owner, as the city council may from time to time designate by resolution.

C. Endangering Pedestrians: No person shall use or operate a skateboard on any public or private street, alley or sidewalk or right of way or on any property owned by the city in a manner which endangers the safety of any other person or property. No person using or operating a skateboard on a street, alley, sidewalk, right of way or any other property owned by the city shall pass a pedestrian at a distance closer than three feet (3'). If such street, alley, sidewalk, right of way or public property is not sufficiently wide to allow the skateboarder to pass the pedestrian while maintaining a three foot (3') distance, the skateboarder shall cease to operate the skateboard and walk past the pedestrian until such time the skateboarder can maintain a three foot (3') distance.

D. Near Commercial Buildings: No person shall use or operate a skateboard within twenty feet (20') of the entrance to any shop, store or commercial building while such shop, store or commercial building is open for business.

E. Ramps And Jumps: The use of ramps, jumps or any other portable device used to force the skateboard off the pavement is prohibited on any public street, alley, sidewalk or public property or private property for which the owner has requested prohibition.

F. Towing: No person shall be towed on a skateboard by the use of any mechanical device.

G. Lights Or Reflectors: No person shall use or operate a skateboard more than one-half (1/2) hour after sunset or one-half (1/2) hour prior to sunrise without the use of an arm mounted light or reflective arm band or reflective clothing. For the purpose of this subsection, reflective clothing may be considered light colored clothing. (Ord. 465, 1-3-1989)

A. Application: This section shall apply to the use and operation of skateboards at any facility, owned or operated by the city of Corcoran that is designated and maintained for the purpose of recreational skateboard use ("facility").

B. Requirements: Any person riding a skateboard at a facility as defined herein shall wear a helmet, elbow pads and kneepads.

C. Violation: Any person failing to comply with the requirements of this section shall be subject to citation hereunder.

D. Posting: The city shall post at all facilities as defined herein, a sign providing reasonable notice that any person riding a skateboard at the facility must wear a helmet, elbow pads and kneepads and that any person failing to do so will be subject to citation under the provisions of this section.

E. Maintenance Of Records: The city shall maintain records of all known or reported injuries incurred by a skateboarder in a public skateboard park or facility. The city shall also maintain a record of all claims, paid and not paid, including any lawsuits and their result, arising from those incidents that were filed against the city. Copies of these records shall be filed annually, no later than January 30 each year, with the judicial council. (Ord. 543, 9-7-1999)