The purposes and intent of this chapter are to:
A.
Establish
regulations for the use and enjoyment of a skateboard park at an area
designated by the City Council in the interest of public safety;
B.
Comply
with Health and Safety Code Section 115800 by adopting an ordinance
requiring use of safety equipment and the posting of signs; and
C.
Satisfy
the conditions of Section 115800 for qualified immunity from liability
for skateboarding as a hazardous recreational activity.
(Prior code § 73.20)
A.
“Skateboard”
“Skateboard park area”
For
the purposes of this chapter only, the following definitions shall
apply:
means a board of any material upon which any person may ride,
which has wheels attached and such wheels may be used for moving or
propulsion.
means that area in the City designated for use as a skateboard
park by the City Council.
B.
All
other terms used in this chapter shall have the meanings assigned
in common usage, except as otherwise defined by the Health and Safety
Code or any other applicable law.
(Prior code § 73.21)
The skateboard park area designated by the City Council pursuant
to this chapter shall operate during those hours and those days designated
by the City Council or the City Manager.
(Prior code § 73.22)
A.
The
following regulations shall be posted for public notice at the skateboard
park area (the “designated skating area”):
1.
Any
person using the designated skating area must wear a helmet, elbow
pads and knee pads.
2.
In-line
skating activities may be permitted, at the option and discretion
of the City Manager, or his or her designee. No other vehicles are
permitted in the designated skating area.
3.
No
spectators are permitted in the designated skating area.
4.
No
food, glass bottles or cans are permitted in the designated skating
area at any time.
5.
No
unauthorized ramps, jumps or obstacles are permitted in the designated
skating area.
6.
Use
of the designated skating area is prohibited when it is raining or
the concrete is wet.
7.
No
smoking or alcohol use is permitted in the designated skating area.
8.
Sponsored
events (i.e., contests, demonstrations, classes, etc.) must be approved
by the City, in advance, through the park reservation process.
B.
Persons
violating the regulations set forth in this section are subject to
removal from the designated skating area by any official or employee
of the City having jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this
chapter, in addition to the imposition of any other penalties and
fines which may be imposed hereunder.
(Prior code § 73.23)
As provided by Health and Safety Code Section 115800, performing
stunts, tricks or luge skateboarding in the designated area by persons
age 14 years and older is deemed a hazardous recreational activity
within the meaning of Government Code Section 831.7 and the City may
not be liable for injuries incurred by persons participating in such
activities.
(Prior code § 73.24)
A.
The
City shall post an official sign at the entry of designated skating
area and additional signs therein as needed to provide reasonable
notice of this chapter.
B.
The
sign(s) shall provide notice to the public of:
(Prior code § 73.25)
The City shall develop a system for recording skateboarding
injuries occurring at any City-designated skateboard park and claims
arising from its use and shall report those incidents to the Judicial
Council in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 115800.
(Prior code § 73.26)
A violation of Sections 12.16.040(A)(1) through (8) of this chapter by the person responsible for committing such violation shall constitute an infraction violation which shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter 4.28 of the Municipal Code, including but not limited to the imposition of any and all penalties set forth therein.
(Prior code § 73.27)
Nothing in this section shall preclude the City from pursuing all appropriate remedies identified in Title 4 of the municipal code, against any person responsible for committing a violation of Section 12.16.040(A)(1) through (8) of this chapter.
(Prior code § 73.28)
