Stanton Municipal Code Ch. 14.08 Skate Park Regulations

"In-line skates"

shall mean in-line skates, also known as rollerblades, which are footwear containing four or more axles mounted in a straight line extending generally from the heel of the footwear to the toe of the footwear with a single wheel attached to each axle.

"Roller skate"

shall mean any footwear or device that may be attached to the foot or footwear, to which non-metallic wheels are attached and such wheels may be used by the wearer for moving or propulsion.

"Safety equipment"

shall mean, at a minimum, legal or approved helmets, elbow pads and knee pads that are commercially manufactured and in good condition.

"Skateboard"

shall mean all non-metallic wheeled objects, coasters, conveyances, or similar devices used for transportation or sport which are propelled by human power and which are not classified as bicycles or roller skates.

"Skate park"

shall mean an unsupervised public facility that is designed for use by persons riding skateboards, in-line skates, or other approved additional uses that the city manager or designee may allow or prohibit from time to time, and that is designated a "skate park" by the community services director.

(Ord. 1051 § 1, 2016)

The following regulations shall apply for all skate parks:

A. No person shall use a skate park for uses other than for skateboarding, in-line skating or engaging in other approved uses that the city manager or designee may allow or prohibit from time to time at a skate park.

B. No person shall skateboard, in-line skate or engage in other approved uses without wearing the required safety equipment as posted at a skate park.

C. No person under the age of twelve years old shall be permitted to utilize a skate park unless accompanied by an adult.

D. No person shall skateboard, in-line skate or engage in other approved uses when the skating surface is wet.

E. No person shall engage in intimidation, hazing, fighting, reckless or boisterous behavior (including, but not limited to, tandem riding, pushing, horseplay and bullying) or any other activity that could endanger the safety of persons using a skate park or spectators at a skate park.

F. Only skateboards, in-line skates, and other approved uses, as approved by the city manager or designee, will be allowed to be used in a skate park. Prohibited devices include, but are not limited to, bicycles and any motorized device whether electric or gas powered.

G. No person shall use, consume or possess food, beverages, glass bottles or any breakable glass item on the skating surface.

H. No person shall place or utilize additional equipment, obstacles, apparatuses or other materials, including, but not limited to, ramps or jumps, at a skate park.

I. No person shall use, or be under the influence of, alcohol, controlled substances or illegal drugs while using a skate park.

J. No person shall enter the skating surface area of a skate park unless actively skateboarding, in-line skating or engaging in another approved use in accordance with these regulations.

K. No person shall use portable or personal radios, stereos, CD players, speakers, MP3 players, headphones or other amplified music in the skate park or at its perimeter.

L. No person shall have a dangerous weapon in his or her possession. Deadly weapons shall include, but not be limited to, guns, knives, bats, clubs or martial arts weapons.

M. No person shall litter or place trash or debris in or on the skating surface. All trash shall be placed in a designated trash receptacle.

N. No person shall apply, or cause to be applied, any vandalism, including, but not limited to, graffiti, tagging, littering, gum, stickers or decals, to any facilities in the skate park. Any defacing of the skate park is strictly prohibited.

O. All persons shall skateboard, in-line skate, or engage in other approved uses only on the skating surface and shall not skateboard, in-line skate or engage in other approved uses on the curbs, planters, benches, steps, railing, parking lots or driveways of a skate park or other city-owned area surrounding a skate park.

P. No person shall skateboard, in-line skate or engage in other approved uses at a skate park at any times other than those established as the hours of operation.

Q. No special events or contests are allowed in the skate park unless authorized by the city.

(Ord. 1051 § 1, 2016)

A. The community services director or designee shall post signs at the entrance to each skate park and at other locations at each skate park which the director determines are appropriate and adequate. The content of the signs shall be determined by the director, but the signs shall generally cover the regulations in this chapter.

B. The community services director or designee shall cause to be maintained a record of all known or reported injuries incurred by a person riding a skateboard, in-line skates, bikes, scooters, or wheelchairs in a skate park. The city clerk shall also maintain a record of all claims, paid and not paid, including any lawsuits and their results, arising from those incidents that were filed against the city. The director and clerk shall file copies of such reports annually, no later than January 30th each year, with the State Assembly Committee on Judiciary and the Senate Committee on Judiciary.

(Ord. 1051 § 1, 2016)

A. Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to citation and deemed to be an infraction or misdemeanor at the discretion of the city attorney or district attorney, and punishable as such. The complaint charging such violation shall specify whether the violation is a misdemeanor or an infraction. Each day a violation of any provision of this chapter continues shall be a new and separate violation.

B. Any person violating or failing to follow and comply with any of the regulations set forth in this chapter may be removed from a skate park. Any person cited and convicted of three or more infractions of this chapter shall be permanently barred from the use of or entrance to a skate park.

C. 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, bicycle, scooter, in-line skates or roller skates of a person found violating this chapter. Upon impoundment of any skateboard, bicycle, 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 days, hours, location, and manner for claiming the impounded skateboard, bicycle, scooter, in-line skates or roller skates, as provided in subparagraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.

1. Upon presentation of the receipt, the owner may claim the impounded skateboard, bicycle, scooter, in-line skates or roller skates at the police department during business hours. If the owner is a minor, such owner may claim the impounded skateboard, bicycle, 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.

2. If the impounded skateboard, bicycle, 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 unclaimed item(s) by destruction or public sale at auction.

(Ord. 1051 § 1, 2016)