This chapter shall be known as the "Skateboard
Law of the Town of Greece.”
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for
the safety, health and general welfare of the residents of this Town
and the users of the streets and sidewalks of this Town. By this chapter,
the Town seeks to prevent any residents or users of certain streets
and sidewalks from sustaining personal injury or property damage as
a result of the use and operation of skateboards within the Town of
Greece.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
SKATEBOARD
A single, narrow platform which is mounted on wheels, which
control the direction of movement thereof while being used, operated
or ridden.
Skateboards will not be allowed in or on:
A. All Town-owned or -leased parking lots.
B. Any parking lots available for public use whether
privately or publicly owned, provided that the Town has received written
verification from the owner requesting enforcement of this chapter.
C. The Lake Ontario State Parkway and the 390 Expressway.
D. Main thoroughfares: Bennington Drive, Bonesteel Street,
Britton Road, Denise Road, Dewey Avenue, Edgemere Drive, English Road,
Frisbee Hill Road, Island Cottage Road, Janes Road, Latta Road, Ling
Road, Long Pond Road, Manitou Beach Road, Manitou Road, Maiden Lane,
Mill Road, Mt. Read Boulevard, North Avenue, North Greece Road, Payne
Beach Road, Peck Road, Ridgeway Avenue, Stone Road, Stonewood Avenue,
Straub Road, Vintage Lane, Weiland Road and West Ridge Road.
Any person who violates any provision of this
chapter shall be subject to the following storage and handling fee
schedule as outlined below:
A. First violation. A storage and handling fee of $15
shall be paid to the Town Clerk's office prior to the release of a
confiscated skateboard.
B. Second and each subsequent violation. A storage and
handling fee of $25 shall be paid to the Town Clerk's office prior
to the release of a confiscated skateboard.
In addition to any penalties set forth herein,
any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject
to a fine of not more than $250.
[Amended 4-21-2009 by L.L. No. 1-2009]
This chapter shall be enforced by a duly authorized
police officer.