For purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise apparent from
the context, certain words and phrases used in this chapter are defined
as follows:
"Skateboard"
means a board of any material, which has wheels attached
to it and which is propelled or moved by human, gravitational, or
mechanical power and to which there is not fixed any device or mechanisms
to turn or control the wheels.
"Skating"
means the use of a skateboard or skates by an individual.
"Skates"
means a device worn on or affixed to the feet with small
wheels for skating on a surface other than ice.
"Skateboard park"
means an area designated as a skateboard park by the city
of West Sacramento.
(Ord. 03-14 § 3)
Any individual skating or riding and/or using a skateboard at
the skateboard park must wear a helmet, elbow pads and kneepads.
(Ord. 03-14 § 3)
Individuals riding, skating, and/or using a skateboard at a
skateboard park and all persons in charge of minors who are riding,
skating and/or using the skateboard park are subject to the following
regulations:
A. It
is unlawful for an individual to use the skateboard park for any purpose
other than skating or skateboarding.
B. It
is unlawful for an individual to use and/or possess alcohol or drugs
in the skateboard park.
C. It
is unlawful for an individual to litter in the skateboard park.
D. It
is unlawful for an individual to cause graffiti or tagging in or on
the skateboard park.
E. It
is unlawful for an individual to skate or skateboard on the fence
or railing of the skateboard park.
F. It
is unlawful for an individual to skate or skateboard on the non-public
property on which the skateboard park is located.
G. It
is unlawful for an individual not authorized by the city to remain
in the skateboard park when said park is closed for public use.
(Ord. 03-14 § 3)
The director of parks and community services shall establish
the hours of operation for a skateboard park. Such hours shall be
posted at the skateboard park.
(Ord. 03-14 § 3)
Violation of Section
12.15.020 shall result in the removal of the individual from the skateboard park. Violation of Section
12.15.030 shall be an infraction punishable by:
A. A fine
not exceeding one hundred dollars for a first violation;
B. A fine
not exceeding two hundred dollars for a second violation within one
year; and
C. A fine
not exceeding five hundred dollars for each additional violation within
one year.
(Ord. 03-14 § 3)