For purposes of this chapter only, the following definitions
shall apply:
means a sign which meets the specifications set by the police
department and which prohibits operating skateboards or roller skates
on the property.
means any footwear or device which may be attached to the
foot or footwear to which wheels are attached and such wheels may
be used by the wearer in moving, including in-line skates known as
roller blades. The definition of these terms shall include a single
roller skate, or parts thereof, used by the wearer in moving.
includes any board of any material which has wheels attached
to it where such wheels may be used for movement or propulsion.
(92-12)
It is unlawful for any person to skate, ride or be propelled
upon roller skates or skateboards upon or along any sidewalk within
those portions of the City described as follows:
A.
Within
the village shopping district: on the north by the north property
line of 4th Street, from the south by the centerline of Santa Fe Railroad,
on the east by the west property line of College Avenue and on the
west by the east property line of Indian Hill Boulevard.
B.
On
portions of Mountain Avenue: on the surface of Mountain Avenue, and/or
sidewalks as they may be constructed, from Thompson Creek Flood Control
Channel to its northerly terminus.
(92-12)
It is unlawful for any person upon roller skates or skateboards, to go upon and/or ride upon any public or private property, public or private parking lot or shopping center parking lot, or any applicable portion thereof, provided official signs prohibiting such acts are erected in accordance with Section 12.30.040.
(92-12)
Persons who own, lease, rent or otherwise have control over
real property, and who wish to post signs prohibiting the use of roller
skates or skateboards on such property must obtain and post official
signs, prohibiting the use of skateboards and roller skates, on the
property. Such official signs must be posted in plain view at all
entrances to the property, or at all entrances to that portion of
the property for which the use of skateboards and roller skates is
prohibited. Public property shall be posted using the same procedure.
(92-12)
A.
The
City Council may, from time to time, designate certain areas for the
use of skates and/or skateboards. Such areas shall be designated by
resolution of the City Council and posted with signs which are consistent
with the standards for signs adopted by Title 18 of this Code.
B.
All persons using a skateboard in an area designated for the use of roller skates and/or skateboards are required to wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 25906. Failure to wear the required helmet, elbow pads and knee pads results in a violation of this section as provided in Section 12.30.070. Areas designated by resolution of the City Council as areas for the use of roller skates and/or skateboards shall have signs posted stating that all persons using a skateboard in the area must wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads and that failure to wear such a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads will result in a citation pursuant to Section 12.30.070 of the Claremont Municipal Code.
C.
The
following regulations shall apply within the designated skateboarding
areas:
1.
No
person shall skate or skateboard at times other than those established
as the hours of operation. The hours of operation shall be 6:00 a.m.
until 10:00 p.m.
2.
No
person shall use the skateboarding areas for uses other than for skateboarding
and in-line skating.
3.
No
person shall use the designated skateboarding areas unless they wear
proper safety equipment including a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads.
4.
No
person shall ride or cause bicycles to be on the skating surface of
the skateboarding area.
5.
No
person shall use alcohol or drugs in the designated skateboarding
area.
6.
All
persons using the skateboarding area must place trash in cans provided
by the City or such persons shall be removed from the designated skateboarding
areas.
7.
No
person shall cause graffiti or tagging on the skateboarding areas.
8.
No
person shall skate on the curbs and driveways of the City-owned area
surrounding the skateboarding areas.
(92-12; 98-09)
No person shall use a skateboard or roller skates in a manner
which creates a nuisance. For purposes of this section, "nuisance"
is defined as an activity which:
A.
Threatens
injury to person or property;
B.
Creates
an obstruction or presents a hazard to the free use of public or private
property by pedestrians or motorists; or
C.
Generates
loud or unreasonable noise.
(92-12)
A violation of any section in this chapter is deemed to be an
infraction and is punishable as such according to the provisions of
this Code and state law.
(92-12; 98-09)
