Chapter 8.32 — SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES AND BICYCLES

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

• (A) "Bicycle" means and includes any device upon which a person may ride, which is propelled by human power through a system of belts, chains, or gears and which has wheels at least 12 inches in diameter and a frame size of at least 14 inches.

• (B) "Roller skates" means any device or shoe which has wheels attached to it by any means whatsoever and which is intended to be propelled by pushing, pulling, or by the forces of gravity and to which there is not affixed any mechanism for steering.

• (C) "Skateboard" means any board or flat object which has wheels attached to it by any means whatsoever and which is intended to be propelled by pushing, pulling, or by the forces of gravity and to which there is not affixed any device or mechanism for steering.

• (D) "Skate park" means any facility designed and maintained for the purpose of recreational skateboard or roller skate use, and includes a skateboard park as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 115800.

• (Ord. 693 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1164 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1319 § 1, 2007)

• (A) It is unlawful for any person to skate, use, ride or otherwise operate any skateboard or roller skates within, upon or over any public transportation parking lot, building or facility.

• (B) It is unlawful for any person to skate, use, ride or otherwise operate any skateboard, roller skates, or bicycle upon or over private property posted by the property owner, tenant or manager, with clearly legible and visible signs prohibiting such activity.

• (Ord. 693 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1305 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1319 § 2, 2007)

The provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to any person merely walking a bicycle or carrying a skateboard or roller skates in the areas designated herein, except that any person within the confines of a skate park shall wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads at all times. The provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to any Peace Officer who, in the performance of official duties, operates a bicycle upon or over any parking lot, private roadway, street, sidewalk or walkway of any shopping center, or skate park within the City. (Ord. 693 § 1, 1987; Ord. 997 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1164 § 3, 2000)

• (A) It is unlawful for any person to skate, use, ride or otherwise operate any skateboard at any skate park located on property owned by the City, unless that person is:

  • (1) Wearing a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads; and

  • (2) Twelve years of age or older, unless accompanied by a responsible adult. "Responsible adult" has the same meaning as in PMC § 9.25.010.

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§ 8.32.045

§ 8.32.050

• (B) The only devices allowed in a skate park are skateboards. Any other devices, including but not limited to bicycles, scooters, roller skates, and motorized vehicles, are unlawful to use in a skate park.

• (C) It is unlawful for any person to bring into a skate park any item, equipment, ramp or other material that can be used to perform tricks or stunts.

• (D) Signs shall be posted at all skate parks affording reasonable notice that:

  • (1) Any person failing to wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads while using the skate park will be subject to citation under the provisions of this code; and

  • (2) Any person violating any of the provisions of this section is subject to citation under the provisions of this code.

• (Ord. U-1128 § 1, 1998; Ord. 1128 § 1, 1998; Ord. 1164 § 4, 2000; Ord. 1378 § 3, 2009; Ord. 1403 § 1, 2010)

Any person violating or failing to comply with any provision, regulation, or requirement of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a violation pursuant to Chapter 1.12 PMC.

(Ord. 693 § 1, 1987; Ord. U-1128 § 2, 1998; Ord. 1128 § 2, 1998; Ord. 1164 § 5, 2000; Ord. 1403 § 2, 2010)

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