Rohnert Park Municipal Code Ch. 10.70 Skateboards, Roller Skates, in-Line Skates, Coasters, Scooters, And…

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 819, § 1, adopted Feb. 9, 2010, repealed Ch. 10.70, in its entirety and enacted new provisions to read as herein set out. Prior to amendment, Ch. 10.70 pertained to Skateboards. See Ordinance List and Disposition Table for derivation.

The purpose of this ordinance is to prohibit the use or operation of skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, coasters, scooters, and other similar devices on city-owned property except for city-owned parks. The city deems such activities to be a nuisance and a danger to pedestrians, and such activities may cause damage to public property. The intent of this chapter is to establish areas of prohibition for skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, coasters, scooters, and other similar devices to alleviate the nuisance caused by such devices, to reduce the risk of injury to pedestrians, and to reduce potential damage to public property.

(Ord. No. 819, § 1, 2-9-2010)

The following definitions apply to this chapter:

A. Skateboard. A board or platform of any type of material mounted on two or more wheels attached to the underside that is usually propelled by the user, who sometimes stands, sits, kneels, or lies upon the device while it is in motion.

B. Roller/In-line Skates. A pair of shoes or boots, with two or more wheels mounted on the underside of each shoe or boot that is usually self-propelled by the user in an upright position or kneeling.

C. Coaster/Scooter. A board or platform of any type of material mounted on two or more wheels attached to the underside and controlled by an upright steering handle that is usually self-propelled by the user in an upright position.

D. Other similar devices. Any device used for mobility that substantially meets the general definitions contained herein for skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, coasters, and scooters. This term does not include wheelchairs or other devices operated by a mobility-impaired person or by such person's assistant.

(Ord. No. 819, § 1, 2-9-2010)

No person shall use or operate skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, coasters, scooters, or other similar devices on city-owned property identified in a resolution adopted by the city council, unless such use is permissible pursuant to Section 10.70.040. Said locations shall contain signage indicating that the use or operation of skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, coasters, scooters, or other similar devices is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 819, § 1, 2-9-2010)

The use or operation of skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, coasters, scooters, and other similar devices in prohibited locations identified in Section 10.70.030 is permissible if such use or operation is:

A. Pursuant to a valid administrative permit obtained from the community services department; or

B. On streets and sidewalks, unless otherwise prohibited by state law or local regulation.

(Ord. No. 819, § 1, 2-9-2010)

A violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute an infraction as provided for in Chapter 1.16 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 819, § 1, 2-9-2010)