Moorpark Municipal Code Ch. 10.20 Skateboard, Motorized Skateboard, Scooter, Motorized Scooter, Roller…

Whenever any words or phrases used in this chapter are not defined in this chapter, but are defined in the State of California Vehicle Code, such definitions are incorporated in this chapter and shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases as used in this chapter as though set forth herein in full.

(Ord. 292 § 1, 2003)

A. No person shall ride, propel or in any manner operate a skateboard, motorized skateboard, scooter, motorized scooter, roller skate or in-line skates on, along, or over any public street, on any bikeway, bicycle path or trail, or hiking or recreational trail, sidewalk, right-of-way or other public property of the city and its redevelopment agency where the city council has prohibited the same by resolution.

B. The prohibition set forth in this section shall not apply until notice has been provided in accordance with this section.

1. Notices shall be provided in and about the area where the activity is to be prohibited. Notices shall be placed in locations and in sufficient numbers so that they are reasonably likely to be seen by those engaging in the prohibited activities. The notice may be stenciled directly onto the sidewalk or other paved surfaces and shall be provided on a sign that is displayed, in plain view, at each entrance to the area where the activity is to be prohibited. Stencil and sign notice shall be provided in contrasting black or white lettering.

2. Each notice stenciled directly onto the sidewalk or other paved surfaces shall identify in uppercase letters at least two inches in height, which activities are prohibited, and underneath shall provide in, print at least one inch in height, "Moorpark M.C. 10.20.020."

3. Each notice placed on a sign shall be not less than 17 by 22 inches in size, with lettering not less than one inch in height, and shall identify which activities are prohibited and "Moorpark M.C. 10.20.020."

(Ord. 292 § 1, 2003)

A. No person shall ride, propel or in any manner operate a skateboard, motorized skateboard, scooter, motorized scooter, roller skates or in-line skates on, along or over any privately owned property in the city where the owner, manager or other person in charge has prohibited the same.

B. The prohibition set forth in this section shall not apply until notice has been provided in accordance with this section.

1. Notices shall be provided in and about the area where the activity is to be prohibited. Notices shall be placed in locations and in sufficient numbers so that they are reasonably likely to be seen by those engaging in the prohibited activities. The notice may be stenciled directly onto the sidewalk or other paved surfaces and shall be provided on a sign that is displayed, in plain view, at each entrance to the property where the activity is to be prohibited. Stencil and sign notice shall be provided in contrasting black or white lettering.

2. Each notice stenciled directly onto the sidewalk or other paved surfaces shall identify in uppercase letters at least two inches in height, which activities are prohibited, and underneath shall provide in, print at least one inch in height, "Moorpark M.C. 10.20.030."

3. Each notice placed on a sign shall be not less than 17 by 22 inches in size, with lettering not less than one inch in height, and shall identify which activities are prohibited and "Moorpark M.C. 10.20.030."

C. For the purposes of this section, "private property" shall be deemed to include property owned by other public agencies within the city.

(Ord. 292 § 1, 2003)

Any person who violates any provision of, or fails to comply with any requirement of, this chapter is guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished in accordance with Chapter 1.10 of this code.

(Ord. 292 § 1, 2003; Ord. 397 § 7, 2011)