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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))

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))

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))

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))

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:

  1. Possession or use of any controlled substance or alcohol;

  2. Being under the influence of any controlled substance or alcohol;

  3. Fighting, aggressive behavior or other forms of violence;

  4. Possession or use of firearms, knives, or other weapons of any kind;

  5. Smoking or use of tobacco products.

• i. Everyone shall treat each other with respect and courtesy.

• (Ord. 2003-170 § 2 (part))

The violation of this chapter shall be deemed an infraction for a first offense, punishable by a

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