The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations for
the use of City skate park facilities.
(Ord. 1546U § 1, 2004; Ord. 1548 § 1, 2004; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings set forth below:
means the Director of Recreation and Park Services, or designee.
means any City facility at which skating on roller skates
or skateboards is permitted and which has been designated as a "City
skate park facility" by City Council resolution.
means any shoe, boot, or other footwear to which one or more
wheels are attached. "Roller skates" includes in-line skates and roller
blades.
means rules established by the Director to govern use of
City skate park facilities.
means any platform to which two or more wheels are attached,
and which is intended to be ridden or propelled by one or more persons
standing or kneeling upon it, and to which there is not affixed any
seat or mechanism to turn or control the wheels.
(Ord. 1546U § 1, 2004; Ord. 1548 § 1, 2004; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
The hours of operation for City skate park facilities shall
be: April 1 to October 31, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; November 1 to March
31, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., unless changed by the Director.
(Ord. 1546U § 1, 2004; Ord. 1548 § 1, 2004; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
The Director may establish skate park rules, and may modify
such rules from time to time as deemed necessary or appropriate. The
Director shall ensure that each City skate park facility contains
at least one conspicuously posted copy of the skate park rules. Such
copy shall, at a minimum, afford reasonable notice of the safety equipment
that must be worn while skating and that failure to comply constitutes
grounds for citation.
(Ord. 1546U § 1, 2004; Ord. 1548 § 1, 2004; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
Each person who skates at a City skate park facility shall wear
a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads while skating.
(Ord. 1546U § 1, 2004; Ord. 1548 § 1, 2004; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following acts
at a City skate park facility:
A.
Use
or remain in the facility outside of the designated hours of operation;
B.
Violate
the skate park rules;
C.
Ride
or use on the skating surface any device other than roller skates
or skateboards. The devices subject to this prohibition include, without
limitation: unicycles; go-carts; and wagons. Bicycles may be used
only during designated days and hours posted at the skate park facility;
D.
Ride
or use any roller skates or skateboard in a reckless manner or with
willful disregard for the safety of persons or property. Stunts, tricks
and luge skateboarding by persons under 14 years of age shall constitute
a violation of this provision;
E.
Possess
any can, bottle or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverage
that has been opened, has a seal broken, or the contents of which
have been partially removed;
F.
Possess
any glass container;
G.
Deposit
or leave garbage, cans, bottles or papers in a location other than
a receptacle provided for such purpose;
H.
Inscribe
graffiti in, on or around any part of the facility; and
I.
Possess
or keep an animal.
(Ord. 1546U § 1, 2004; Ord. 1548 § 1, 2004; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
A violation of this chapter or the skate park rules shall constitute an infraction. Notwithstanding Section 1.01.050 of this Code, any such violation shall be punishable by:
A.
A written
notice of violation for a first violation;
B.
A fine
not exceeding $25 for a second violation of the same provision within
one year;
C.
A fine
not exceeding $50 for a third violation of the same provision within
one year.
(Ord. 1546U § 1, 2004; Ord. 1548 § 1, 2004; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
A.
When
a minor is cited for a third violation within one year of the same
provision of this chapter or the skate park rules, the Director may
confiscate from such person any roller skates, skateboard or other
equipment that is in such person's possession and was used to commit
the third violation. Confiscated items shall be released only to a
parent or legal guardian of the minor.
B.
The
Director shall expel from a City skate park facility any person who,
within one year, commits four violations of the same provision of
this chapter or the skate park rules. An expulsion order shall have
a one-year term. Violation of an expulsion order shall be punishable
as a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 1546U § 1, 2004; Ord. 1548 § 1, 2004; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
