Title XVII — ZONING CODE›Chapter 23
Article 6
Windsor Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Windsor
Prohibiting Parking of Certain Commercial Vehicles on Public Streets
4-5-600 Commercial Vehicles Over Specified Length or Height Prohibited. ¶
No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any commercial vehicle measur-
Speed Limits
4-5-700 Engineering and Traffic Survey. ¶
It is hereby determined by this Town Council upon the basis of an Engineering and Traffic Survey made upon those certain portions of the Town Streets as set out in this section and upon the basis of the findings of these investigations, that each portion of the Town Streets as set out in this section should have a prima facie speed limit as herein designated and the Council further determines that these prima facie speed limits are rea-
(Supp. No. 52)
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sonable and safe and are most appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic on the portions of the Town Streets as are herein listed under each of the prima facie speed limits. (Ord. No. 93-43 § 1)
4-5-705 Authority and Purpose. ¶
This section is passed upon the authority of the California Vehicle Code and is for the purpose of establishing prima facie speed limits on those portions of the Town Streets where the necessity for such prima facie speed limits is not apparent. (Ord. No. 93-43 § 2)
4-5-710 Twenty-Five (25) Miles Per Hour. ¶
The following portions of Town streets are hereby declared to have a speed limit of twentyfive (25) miles per hour:
| Name of Street | Location |
|---|---|
| Windsor River Road | From Windsor Road to Old Redwood |
| Highway |
(Ord. No. 93-43 § 3; Ord. No. 99-116 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2005-191 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2011-270, § 1, 3-2-2011; Ord. No. 2024-389, § 2, 6-19-2024)
4-5-715 Thirty (30) Miles Per Hour. ¶
The following portions of Town streets are hereby declared to have a speed limit of thirty (30) miles per hour:
| hereby declared to have miles per hour: |
a speed limit of thirty (30) |
|---|---|
| Name of Street | Location |
| Arata Lane - | From Troon Court to |
| Hembree Lane | Foothill Drive |
| Conde Lane | From Oakfield Lane |
| to Old Redwood | |
| Highway | |
| Mitchell Lane | SMART RR to |
| Conde Lane | |
| Old Redwood High- | From Windsor Road |
| way | to Windsor River |
| Road |
(Ord. No. 93-43 § 4; Ord. No. 99-116 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2005-191 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2011-270, § 1, 3-2-2011; Ord. No. 2016-297, § 1, 1-20-2016; Ord. No. 2016-298, § 2, 4-20-2016; Ord. No. 2017316, § 1, 10-4-2017; Ord. No. 2019-337, § 2, 10-162019; Ord. No. 2021-347, § 1, 1-6-2021; Ord. No. 2024-389, § 2, 6-19-2024)
4-5-720 Thirty-Five (35) Miles Per Hour. ¶
The following portions of Town streets are hereby declared to have a speed limit of thirty-five (35) miles per hour:
| (35) miles per hour: | (35) miles per hour: | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name of Street | Location | |||
| Brooks Road South | From Lakewood | |||
| Drive to Arata Lane | ||||
| Hembree | Lane | From Foothill Drive to Vinecrest Road |
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| Hembree | Lane | From Vinecrest Road to Jensen Lane |
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| Hembree | Lane | From Old Redwood | ||
| Highway | to Victory | |||
| Lane | ||||
| Hembree | Lane | From Victory Lane to | ||
| Shiloh Road | ||||
| Los Amigos Road Old Redwood High- |
From Arata Lane to Tabatha Way From Windsor River |
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| way | Road to Lakewood Drive |
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| Old Redwood High- | From Lakewood | |||
| way | Drive to Hembree | |||
| Lane | ||||
| Old Redwood High- | From Hembree Lane | |||
| way | to Pleasant Avenue | |||
| Old Redwood High- | From Merner Drive | |||
| way | to Shiloh Road | |||
| Pleasant Avenue | From Old Redwood | |||
| Highway | to East | |||
| Town Limit | ||||
| Starr Road | From Windsor River | |||
| Road to Old Red- | ||||
| wood Highway | ||||
| Vinecrest | Road | From Hembree Lane | ||
| to Vinecrest Circle |
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4-5-725
| Name of Street | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor River Road | From Starr Road to | |
| Windsor Road | ||
| Windsor Road | From Windsor River | |
| Road to Mitchell | ||
| Lane to |
(Ord. No. 92-18; Ord. No. 93-43 § 5; Ord. No. 99-116 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2005-191 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2008-243 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2011-270, § 1, 3-2-2011; Ord. No. 2016-297, § 1, 1-20-2016; Ord. No. 2016-298, § 2, 4-20-2016; Ord. No. 2017316, § 1, 10-4-2017; Ord. No. 2021-347, § 1, 1-62021; Ord. No. 2024-389, § 2, 6-19-2024)
| Name of Street | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Skylane Boulevard | From South Town | ||
| Limit to Shiloh Road | |||
| Windsor Road | From Mitchell Lane | ||
| to Shiloh Road | |||
| Windsor River Road | From West Town | ||
| Limit to Starr Road |
(Ord. No. 93-43 § 6; Ord. No. 99-116 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2005-191 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2006-209 § 1; Ord. No. 2008-243 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2011270, § 1, 3-2-2011; Ord. No. 2016-297, § 1, 1-202016; Ord. No. 2016-298, § 2, 4-20-2016; Ord. No. 2017-316, § 1, 10-4-2017; Ord. No. 2021-347, § 1, 1-6-2021; Ord. No. 2024-389, § 2, 6-19-2024)
4-5-725 Forty (40) Miles Per Hour. ¶
4-5-730 Forty-Five (45) Miles Per Hour. ¶
The following portions of Town streets are hereby declared to have a speed limit of forty (40) miles per hour:
The following portions of Town streets are hereby declared to have a speed limit of forty-five (45) miles per hour:
| Name of Street | Location | (45) miles per hour: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arata Lane Conde Lane Conde Lane Hembree Lane Old Redwood High- way |
From Old Redwood Highway to Troon Court From Shiloh Road to Mitchell Lane From Mitchell Lane to Oakfield Lane From Jensen Lane to Old Redwood High- way From North Town Limit to Arata Lane |
Name of Street Location Los Amigos Road From Tabatha Way to Foxwood Drive Shiloh Road From Windsor Road to Skylane Boulevard (Ord. No. 93-43 § 7; Ord. No. 99-116 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2005-191 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2011-270, § 1, 3-2-2011; Ord. No. 2016-297, § 1, 1-20-2016; Ord. No. 2016-298, § 2, 4-20-2016; Ord. No. 2021- 347, § 1, 1-6-2021; Ord. No. 2024-389, § 2, 6-19- 2024) |
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| Old Redwood High- way |
From Arata Lane to Windsor Road |
4-5-735 Fifty (50) Miles Per Hour. |
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| Old Redwood High- | From Pleasant Ave- | The following portions of the Town Streets are | |||||
| way | nue to Merner Drive | hereby declared to have a prima facie speed limit | |||||
| East Shiloh Road | From Old Redwood | of fifty (50) miles per hour: | |||||
| Highway to Town Limit |
Name of Street Location |
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| Shiloh Road Shiloh Road |
From Skylane Boule- vard to US 101 From US 101 to Old Redwood Highway |
Reserved (Ord. No. 93-43 § 8; Ord. No. 99-116 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2005-191 § 1 (part)) (Ord. No. 2011-270, § 1, 3-2-2011) |
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4-5-740 Fifty-Five (55) Miles Per Hour. ¶
The following portions of the Town Streets are hereby declared to have a prima facie speed limit of fifty-five (55) miles per hour:
Name of Street Location Reserved (Ord. No. 93-43 § 9; Ord. No. 99-116 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2005-191 § 1 (part)) (Ord. No. 2011-270, § 1, 3-2-2011)
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PARKS AND RECREATION
4-7-100
CHAPTER 7.
SIDESHOWS, STREET RACES, AND RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS, REGARDING SIDESHOWS
- One (1) or more persons have impeded the free public use of a public street, highway, or offstreet parking facility by acts, words, or physical barriers for the purpose of participating in or observing a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition;
4-7-100 Definitions. ¶
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
Offstreet parking facility means as defined in subdivision (c) of California Vehicle Code Section 12500, as may be amended.
Participant means any individual driving a vehicle which is found to have engage in a reckless driving exhibition, as referred to in California Vehicle Code Section 23103.
Passenger means any individual riding in a vehicle which is found to have engaged in a reckless driving exhibition or sideshow, as referred to in California Vehicle Code Section 23103.
Preparations for any sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition include, but are not limited to, any of the following acts done for the purpose of a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition:
One (1) or more motor vehicles and persons have arrived at a location on a public street or highway or in an offstreet parking facility for the purpose of participating in or observing a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition;
One (1) or more persons have gathered on, or adjacent to, a public street or highway for the purpose of participating in or observing a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition;
One (1) or more persons have gathered in an offstreet parking facility for the purpose of participating in or observing a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition;
One (1) or more motor vehicles have lined up on a public street, highway, or offstreet parking facility with motors running for the purpose of participating in or observing a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition;
One (1) or more drivers are revving a motor vehicle's engine or causing the motor vehicle's tires to spin; or
A person is standing or sitting in a location to act as a race starter.
Present means a spectator is within two hundred (200) feet of the location of the sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition, or within two hundred (200) feet of the site of the preparations for either of these activities.
Reckless driving exhibition means any exhibition of reckless driving referred to in California Vehicle Code Section 23103, as may be amended.
Scene means the location of the sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition or the location of the preparations for the sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition.
Sideshow means any exhibition of reckless driving referred to in California Vehicle Code Section 23103, as may be amended.
Spectator means any person who is present at a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition, or the site of the preparations for any of these activities, for the purpose of viewing, observing, watching, or witnessing the event as it progresses. A "spectator" includes any person at the location of the event without regard to the means by which the person arrived.
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Street race means any motor vehicle speed contest or motor vehicle exhibition of speed referred to in subdivisions (a) and (c) of California Vehicle Code Section 23109, as may be amended. (Ord. No. 2023-371, § 1, 2-1-2023)
4-7-110 Sideshows, Street Races, and Reckless Driving Exhibitions Prohibited on Public… ¶
It shall be unlawful for any person to:
Knowingly participate as a driver at a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition conducted on a public street or highway; or in an offstreet parking facility.
Be knowingly present as a passenger at a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition conducted on a public street or highway or in an offstreet parking facility.
(Ord. No. 2023-371, § 1, 2-1-2023)
4-7-120 Spectators Prohibited at Sideshows, Street Races, and Reckless Exhibitions of Speed. ¶
a. It shall be unlawful for any person to:
Be knowingly present as a spectator at a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition conducted on a public street or highway or in an offstreet parking facility.
Be knowingly present as a spectator where preparations are being made for a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition conducted on a public street or highway or in an offstreet parking facility.
b. Nothing in this chapter prohibits peace officers, medical professionals, firefighters or their agents who are acting in the course of their official duties from being spectators at a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition or spectators at the location of preparations for any of these activities.
(Ord. No. 2023-371, § 1, 2-1-2023)
4-7-130 Relevant Circumstances to Prove a Violation. ¶
a. To prove a violation of this chapter, admissible evidence may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
That the person charged has previously participated in or been a spectator at a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition;
That the person charged has previously aided and abetted a sideshow, street race, or reckless driving exhibition;
That the person charged has previously attended a sideshow, street race, or reckless driving exhibition; or
That the person charged was previously present at a location where preparations were being made for a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition, or where a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition was in progress.
Evidence of these prior acts may be admissible, to the fullest extent permissible by law, to show the opportunity, intent, plan, knowledge, identity or the absence of mistake or accident, or propensity of the defendant to be present at or attend a sideshow, street race, or reckless driving exhibition if the prior act or acts occurred within three (3) years of the presently charged offense. These prior acts may always be admissible to show knowledge on the part of the defendant that a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition was taking place.
b. In addition to the circumstances set out in subsection a. above, to prove a violation of this chapter, admissible evidence may also include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
- The time of day;
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The nature and description of the scene, including the number and configuration of traffic lanes;
The number of people at the scene;
The location of the person charged in relation to any person or group of persons present at the scene;
The number and descriptions of motor vehicles at the scene;
sand dollars ($1,000.00), unless at the discretion of the Town Attorney or District Attorney, the violation is reduced to an infraction.
- b. Any person who violates this chapter or who aids in the violation of this chapter is liable for the actual damages caused by said violation, in such amount as may be determined by a jury or a court sitting without a jury.
- (Ord. No. 2023-371, § 1, 2-1-2023)
That the motor vehicles at the scene have been modified or altered to increase power, handling, or visual appeal;
That the person charged drove or was transported to the scene.
- (Ord. No. 2023-371, § 1, 2-1-2023)
4-7-140 Promoting, Organizing, or Facilitating Spectators to Gather at Sideshows,… ¶
a. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly encourage, promote, instigate, assist, facilitate, aide, or abet the gathering of persons as spectators at a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition conducted on a public street or highway; or conducted on a public street or highway, or offstreet parking facility.
b. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly encourage, promote, instigate, assist, facilitate, aide, or abet the gathering of persons as spectators where preparations are being made for a sideshow, street race or reckless driving exhibition conducted on a public street or highway, or in an offstreet parking facility.
(Ord. No. 2023-371, § 1, 2-1-2023)
4-7-150 Penalties for Violations. ¶
- a. Any person who violates this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a maximum of six (6) months in jail and a fine of one thou-
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PARKS AND RECREATION
5-2-125
CHAPTER 2.
FACILITIES
Article 1.
Use of Facilities
5-2-100 Recreation Confined to Specific Areas. ¶
No person shall drive, putt or in any other fashion, play or practice golf or use golf balls, or fly model airplanes on or over land, or operate model boats or model automobiles, or model craft of any kind or description, or other activities that endanger or disturb persons in the park, except in areas set aside for these specific activities in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Authority.
5-2-105 Gathering and Meetings. ¶
No person shall hold, conduct, participate in, attend or address any meeting, organized gatherings or assemblage, group, picnic, celebration parade, service or exercise of twenty-five (25) or more persons, in any park or recreation area without a written permit granted by the Park Authority.
5-2-110 Curfew. ¶
The Park Authority may by order, declare curfew for juveniles in any area of the park upon a finding that conditions therein are such as to warrant special measures for the protection of juveniles and others and for the safety and welfare of the general public.
a. Such curfew order shall specify the hours thereof and the period therefor and shall be posted.
b. When curfew has been so ordered, no juvenile so prohibited shall, during the effective period enter or remain therein except as follows:
- One who is accompanied by a parent or guardian.
One who is part of a group permitted to occupy a park area and who is supervised by at least one (1) responsible adult for each fifteen (15) juveniles.
One who is lawfully camping, having furnished to the local Park Authority written consent of and the full name, residence number and telephone number of the juvenile's parent or guardian, with the inclusive dates for which permission is granted to camp at the park's location involved.
5-2-115 Closing. ¶
The Park Authority may establish closing hours for any portion of the park. Closing hours shall be posted. No person shall enter or be present in a park after closing hours or in areas designated closed except park employees or persons designated by the Park Authority.
5-2-120 Peace and Quiet. ¶
To insure peace and adequate rest for visitors, no person shall so conduct himself/herself in a disorderly manner that he/she disturbs other in sleeping quarters or in campgrounds between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily.
5-2-125 Fees. ¶
No person other than one acting under written authorization of the Park Authority shall use, occupy or otherwise remain in a building structure, facility, parking area, picnic area, campsite, or other areas within the boundaries of the park for which a fee is charged and a permit issued unless that person has paid the required fee and possesses a valid permit.
a. The Town Council may, by resolution, require the payment of fees by persons using any park.
b. Overnight camping means the use of facilities any time from one (1) calendar day
- (Supp. No. 49)
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5-2-130
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until the vacating time of 2:00 p.m. of the following calendar day or portion thereof. Day use covers any time between one-half ([1] /2) hour before sunrise to one-half ([1] /2) hour after sunset on one (1) calendar day.
5-2-130 Reserved. ¶
Editor’s note— Ord. No. 2023-382, § 2, adopted Nov. 15, 2023, repealed § 5-2-130, which pertained to camping, and derived from the original Code.
5-2-135 Horseback Riding and Hitching. ¶
No person shall ride, drive, lead or keep a saddle horse or other animal in the park except on such roads, beaches, trails or areas so designated and posted by the Park Authority. No horse or other animal shall be hitched to any tree, shrub or structure in any manner that might cause damage thereto.
5-2-140 Hiking and Riding Trails. ¶
No person shall ride any saddle animal on a hiking and riding trail in a manner that might endanger life or limb or any other person or animal, and no person shall allow his/her saddle or pack animal to stand unattended or insecurely tied on park property. All persons using a hiking and riding trail shall respect the rights of property owners along the trail and shall not trespass on their property or privacy in any way.
5-2-145 Swimming Areas. ¶
No person shall swim or wade in the water or reservoirs, lakes, streams, or other bodies of water in the park except in those areas so designated.
All persons using swimming areas in the park shall obey and abide by the rules and regulations and instructions of the park lifeguard, or other employees authorized to enforce rules and regulations of the park.
bodies of water in the park shall obey and abide by the rules and regulations of the Park Authority authorized to enforce the rules and regulations of the park.
a. No person shall use or operate any boat in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person.
b. No person shall use or operate any boat unless they are wearing in such boat, at all times, a United States Coast Guard approved flotation device for each occupant.
c. No boats shall be operated within one hundred (100 ) feet of any fishing boat or within one hundred (100 ) feet of shoreline fishermen except when the boat is docking.
d. All boats must meet all applicable Coast Guard, State and Federal registration, safety and other boating requirements and regulations.
e. All inflatable craft which are operated on any waters of lakes, streams, or other bodies of water in the park, that is navigable by boats limited to the waters, shall meet the following requirements:
Must have more than one (1) air compartment.
The material must be a rubberized material such as neoprene, hypalon, or one of the various combinations of vinyl and rubberized canvas. All seams must be jointed and laminated. No PVC inflatable boats will be permitted.
Article 2.
Aircraft; Vehicles
5-2-200 Aircraft. ¶
5-2-150 Boating. ¶
All persons operating or having control over boats using the waters of lakes, streams or other
No person shall land any aircraft on or take any aircraft off any body of water or any land area in the park.
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5-2-205 Vehicles. ¶
All vehicular and pedestrian traffic in any park shall be subject to the provisions of the California State Vehicle Code.
No person other than one acting under authorization or direction of the Park Authority shall operate or drive an automobile, bicycle, motorcycle, motor scooter, truck, trailer, or vehicle of any description into the park other than upon paved park roads open and posted for the use of the above-mentioned vehicles of any description, provided, however, that this section shall not apply to any authorized emergency vehicle as defined in the State of California Vehicle Code, nor shall this section apply to areas, roads, trails or paths which may, from time to time, be set aside and posted by the Park Authority.
No person shall park any vehicle in any manner or at any location, which has been posted, other than the manner and location designated for vehicle parking by the Park Authority. Vehicles in violation of these prohibitions or restrictions may be removed from the park.
5-2-210 Speed Limits. ¶
No person shall drive a vehicle of any description upon a highway or road on the park at any speed greater than is reasonable or prudent, having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on and the surface and width of the highway or road, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property; nor shall the maximum speed of any vehicle exceed twenty-five (25) miles per hour; provided, however, that this speed limit of twenty-five (25) miles per hour shall not apply to any authorized emergency vehicle as defined in the State of California Vehicle Code. Speeds less than twenty-five (25) miles per hour in camping areas, picnic areas, utility areas, or in areas where the general public meet shall be posted.
5-2-215 Commercial Vehicles. ¶
No person shall cause a vehicle used for commercial purposes except for emergency purposes,
to enter upon, use or traverse any portion of the park or any park road therein except in the service of the park, at the request of the Park Authority for a special activity not inconsistent with park use.
5-2-220 Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Equestrian Ways. ¶
No person shall drive or operate any motor vehicle, motorcycle, motor driven cycle (as the forgoing are defined in the California Vehicle Code) or any other motorized device over or along any park property or easement (whether or not on a public park or recreation area) which has been designated and posted, set aside, or is used, as a pedestrian walkway, bicycle path, trail, path, lane or way, or as an equestrian trail, path, lane or way.
a. The provisions of the above paragraph shall not apply to any electrically driven wheelchair carrying a crippled or otherwise physically incapacitated person.
b. No person shall wash, grease, repair or polish any vehicle except insofar as may be necessary for the immediate removal of the vehicle from the park.
c. No person shall operate or park any vehicle between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and sunrise without permission from the Park Authority.
Article 3.
Citations and Violations
5-2-300 Citations by Park Rangers and Peace Officers. ¶
In any case in which a person is arrested for an offense declared to be a misdemeanor and does not demand to be taken before a magistrate, such person may, instead of being taken before a magistrate, be released according to the procedures set forth by Chapter 5C, "Citations for Misdemeanors," Section 853.6 of the California State Penal
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Code. If the arresting officer or his/her supervisor determines that the person should be released, such officer or superior shall prepare, in duplicate, a written notice to appear in court, containing the name and address of such person, the offense charged, and the time and place where and when such person shall appear in court. If the person is not released prior to being booked and the officer in charge of the booking or his/her superior determines that the person should be released, such officer or superior shall prepare such written notice to appear in court. In addition to the foregoing, each citation shall comply with the requisites of Chapter 5C, "Citations for Misdemeanors," of the California State Penal Code.
Article 4.
Reserved*
*Editor’s note— Ord. No. 2023-382, § 2, adopted Nov. 15, 2023, repealed Art. 4, §§ 5-2-400—5-2-415, which pertained to overnight camping on certain Town-controlled lands, and derived from the original Code.
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CHAPTER 3.
SKATING PARK REGULATIONS
5-3-100 Purpose. ¶
The purpose of this chapter is to protect public safety and to comply with Health and Safety Code Section 115800 by requiring persons riding skateboards, in-line skates, and other permitted wheeled apparatus at public skate parks to wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. (Ord. 2003-170 § 2 (part))
5-3-105 Definitions. ¶
The following definitions apply to the provisions of this chapter:
Controlled Substance means any substance listed in California Health and Safety Code Sections 11054, 11055, or 11056.
Elbow pads and/or knee pads means protective devices that are partially constructed of durable foam-like materials for ground shock resistance that are fitted and fastened to cover the elbows and knees (respectively) and are specifically designed and manufactured to absorb the impact of a fall.
Helmet means a properly fitted and fastened protective device that meets the standards of either the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that is worn on the head and is specifically designed and manufactured to absorb the impact of a fall.
Skateboard is a mechanism with wheels that are fastened to a platform, commonly constructed to accommodate a standing person. Skateboards are normally propelled by the operator pushing off the ground with one (1) foot, or by the force of gravity.
Skates means any device which may be attached to the foot or footwear, to which wheels are attached, including wheels that are "inline" and where such wheels are used to aid the wearer in moving or propulsion, including inline skates, roller blades, and roller skates. (Ord. 2003-170 § 2 (part))
5-3-110 Helmets, Elbow Pads, and Knee Pads Required. ¶
No person shall be permitted to ride skateboards, skates, or other similar devices in a public skate park unless that person is wearing a helmet, elbow pads, and kneepads. Any person who does not wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads as defined herein shall be deemed to be in violation of this ordinance. (Ord. 2003-170 § 2 (part))
5-3-115 Posting of Signs at Skate Park. ¶
Signs shall be posted at the skate park giving notice that any person riding a skateboard, in-line skates, or similar devices must wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads, and that any person failing to do so will be subject to citation and prohibition of use of the facilities for one (1) year. Signs shall also be posted setting rules for use of the skate park as set from time to time by resolution, and violation thereof will be subject to citation. (Ord. 2003-170 § 2 (part))
5-3-120 Regulation of Use and Rules of Conduct. ¶
Any person using the skate park shall comply with the following rules and regulations:
a. The hours of use of the skate park shall be from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the months of daylight savings time, and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the months of standard time. Use of the park at any other time is prohibited.
b. While skating or skateboarding, the participant may only use those areas designated for skateboarding or related skating activities.
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c. While using the facility, the participant must use personal safety equipment comprised of at least head, knee and elbow protection.
d. No food or drink is allowed in the designated skate area.
e. No moveable obstacles or materials (i.e. ramps/jumps) are allowed in the park.
f. The use of bicycles and scooters are prohibited within the skate area.
fine not exceeding fifty ($50.00) dollars; second and subsequent offenses within one (1) year may be prosecuted as an infraction or misdemeanor. A second violation within a year may be punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred ($100.00) dollars; and a third or further violation within a year may be punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars. Additionally, any person determined to have violated any provision of this ordinance may lose his/her privilege to use the skate park facility for up to one (1) year. (Ord. 2003-170 § 2 (part))
g. Any act of vandalism, including the placement of graffiti, anywhere in or on the park is prohibited. The skate park will be closed until any graffiti is removed and/or any other act of vandalism is remedied or repaired. In addition to other penalties provided herein, any person committing an act of vandalism in the skate park, including putting graffiti on any part of the skate park, shall pay for the cost of removal and damages relating thereto.
h. Personal conduct and behavior: The following are prohibited in the park area at all times:
Possession or use of any controlled substance or alcohol;
Being under the influence of any controlled substance or alcohol;
Fighting, aggressive behavior or other forms of violence;
Possession or use of firearms, knives, or other weapons of any kind;
Smoking or use of tobacco products.
i. Everyone shall treat each other with respect and courtesy.
(Ord. 2003-170 § 2 (part))
5-3-125 Penalties. ¶
The violation of this chapter shall be deemed an infraction for a first offense, punishable by a
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