Newport Beach Municipal Code § 12.57.010 Definitions

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Prior ordinance history: Ord. 1660.

A. Skateboard. For the purpose of this chapter, the term “skateboard” includes all wheeled objects, coasters, scooters, toys, conveyances, or similar devices used for transportation or sport which are propelled by human power and which are not classified as bicycles in this Code.

B. Rollerskate. For the purpose of this chapter, the term “roller skate” includes any form of device worn on the feet with four wheels or rollers, for use on a sidewalk or other surface offering traction.

(Ord. 1806 § 2 (part), 1979)

Skateboarding shall be prohibited on all public streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other public property located in the City of Newport Beach having a grade of six percent or more and which are declared by resolution of the City Council to be hazardous to pedestrians, motorists or persons operating skateboards. The City Council may by resolution prohibit skateboarding on public streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other public property having a grade of less than six percent when it is determined to be necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians, motorists or persons operating skateboards on said streets and sidewalks.

(Ord. 1806 § 2 (part), 1979; Ord. 91-22 § 1 (part), 1991)

No person shall operate or ride any skateboard in or upon any public pier.

(Ord. 2008-4 § 1, 2008)

Rollerskating shall be prohibited on all public streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other public property in the City of Newport Beach which are declared by resolution of the City Council to be hazardous to pedestrians, motorists or persons rollerskating.

(Ord. 1806 § 2 (part), 1979; Ord. 91-22 § 1 (part), 1991)

Rollerskating shall be prohibited on such public streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other public property within the City of Newport Beach during those hours and at those locations which are declared by resolution of the City Council to be locations where rollerskating is prohibited.

(Ord. 1821 § 1, 1979; Ord. 91-22 § 1 (part), 1991)

The City Manager is hereby authorized to post or erect or cause to be posted or erected signs prohibiting skateboarding or rollerskating or the use of skateboards or roller skates on public streets and sidewalks so designated by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. 1806 § 2 (part), 1979)

It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this chapter. Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction.

(Ord. 1806 § 2 (part), 1979)