Signal Hill Municipal Code Ch. 10.56 Skateboards, Scooters, in-Line Skates and Roller Skates

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* Prior history: Prior code §§ 11.54.010--11.54.030, Ordinance 75-1-735.

For the purposes of this chapter, (1) "skateboard" and "scooter" means any board which has attached to it any wheels by any means whatsoever, either with or without a hand-held steering mechanism, either self-propelled or propelled by a motor device. For the purposes of this chapter, (2) "in-line skates" and "roller skates" means any wheeled device, either one or more, worn on the feet or otherwise attached to the body and used for skating on paved or hardened surfaces.

(Ord. 2000-08-1275 § 1 (part))

No person shall operate, drive or cause to be propelled a skateboard, scooter, in-line skates, or roller skates on any public street, unless crossing such street.

(Ord. 2000-08-1275 § 1 (part))

A. No person shall operate, drive or cause to be propelled a skateboard, scooter, in-line skates or roller skates on any public sidewalk, park, facility or school, where the governing body finds that skateboards, scooters, in-line skates or roller skates create a health and safety problem or create the potential to damage such public sidewalks, parks, facilities or schools. Such sidewalks, parks, facilities or schools shall be designated by resolution of the governing body to prohibit such use, and such designated sidewalks, parks, facilities and schools shall be posted with signs prohibiting such use.

B. No person shall operate, drive or cause to be propelled a skateboard, scooter, in-line skates or roller skates within any business district, retail shopping area, office area or portion thereof where such area or portion thereof is posted with signs prohibiting such use by the owner thereof.

(Ord. 2000-08-1275 § 1 (part))

Notwithstanding the posting of any area pursuant to Section 10.56.030, no person shall use a skateboard, scooter, in-line skates or roller skates in a manner that creates a nuisance. For purposes of this section, "nuisance" is defined as any activity which annoys, disturbs, disrupts or threatens another, and includes, but is not limited to, operating the skateboards, scooters, in-line skates or roller skates in a manner that would (1) threaten injury to persons or property; (2) create an obstruction or present a hazard to the free use of public or private property by pedestrians or motorists; or (3) cause loud or unreasonable noises. Placing wax on curbs, hand railings, benches and other property to facilitate skating shall also constitute a nuisance.

(Ord. 2000-08-1275 § 1 (part))

A. Any person who wishes to use a skate park created by resolution of the city council must wear all of the following to be admitted into and to use the skate park: (1) a safety helmet that meets requirements of the California Vehicle Code; (2) elbow pads; and (3) knee pads.

B. No person shall operate, drive or cause to be propelled, including the performance of tricks, stunts or luge skateboarding, a skateboard, scooter, in-line skates or roller skates in the area immediately surrounding a skate park, including the parking lot, nearby curbs or the entrance area to the park.

(Ord. 2000-08-1275 § 1 (part))

A. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction as defined by the California Penal Code as described in Chapter 1.16. In addition to the penalties so described, any police officer or other person authorized to issue citations shall have the authority to impound any skateboard, scooter, in-line skates or roller skates of a person found violating this chapter. Upon impoundment of any skateboard, scooter, in-line skates or roller skates as provided herein, the owner of such device shall be issued a receipt. Said receipt shall state the hours, location, time frame and manner for claiming the impounded skateboard, scooter, in-line skates or roller skates, as provided in subsections B and C of this section.

B. Upon presentation of the receipt, the owner may claim the impounded skateboard, scooter, in-line skates or roller skates at the police department during business hours. If the owner is a minor, such owner may only claim the impounded skateboard, scooter, in-line skates or roller skates if accompanied by a parent or guardian. No fee may be assessed on the owner, parent or guardian.

C. If the impounded skateboard, scooter, in-line skates or roller skates is/are not claimed within sixty days after the date of impoundment, the city may dispose of the item(s) by public sale at auction.

(Ord. 2000-08-1275 § 1 (part))