For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the meaning given herein: "Coasting devices" shall include
any skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates, scooter, coaster, bicycle,
or other rolling or wheeled device propelled by human, motor or wind
power.
(Prior code § 100.001; Ord. 14-337 § 1)
This chapter shall not apply in any of the following instances:
A.
Wheeled
conveyances used principally as medically assistive devices or for
the aid or assistance of physically limited or disabled persons;
B.
Strollers,
baby buggies, or wagons being used for their intended use as an aid
for transportation of young children.
C.
Lathrop Generations Center Skate Park. The skate park at the Lathrop Generations Center has been designed to allow all coasting devices within reason. As mentioned in subsection B, strollers, baby buggies and wagons will not be allowed to be used within the limits of the skate park elements due to safety.
(Prior code § 100.002; Ord. 14-337 § 1)
A.
It
is unlawful for any person to use or operate a coasting device on
any public park, playground, or recreation area or other public property
when there has been posted signs prohibiting the use of the coasting
device.
B.
It
is unlawful for any person to operate or use any coasting devices
on or in a formally dedicated and/or properly designed public skate
facility located within the city unless that person is at all times
wearing properly fitted and fastened protective devices consisting
of a helmet, knee pads, wrist guards, and elbow pads. The only coasting
devices permitted within a public skate facility are skateboards,
roller skates, and inline skates. Bicycles, coasters, scooters, or
other rolling or wheeled devices are strictly prohibited.
C.
The
use of all coasting devices (to include BMX bicycles, coasters, scooters,
skate boards, roller skates, inline skates, and other rolling or wheeled
devices) are permitted within the Lathrop Generations Center skate
park limits.
(Prior code § 100.003; Ord. 14-337 § 1)
The city council may prohibit the use of coasting devices on
public park, playground, or recreation area or other public property
located within the city. The facilities/areas upon which the use of
coasting devices is prohibited shall be designated by ordinance or
resolution adopted by the city council.
(Prior code § 100.004; Ord. 14-337 § 1)
Upon adoption of an ordinance or resolution prohibiting the
use of coasting devices on public park, playground or recreation area
or other public property within the corporate limits of the city,
the parks and recreation director is directed to place appropriate
signs to give adequate notice of such no coasting device (use) area.
(Prior code § 100.005; Ord. 14-337 § 1)
A.
Any
person violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of
an infraction punishable in accordance with the provisions of the
Lathrop Municipal Code.
B.
The
parent or legal guardian having control or custody of an unemancipated
minor whose conduct violates this chapter, shall be jointly and severally
liable with the minor for any fines imposed pursuant to this chapter.
(Prior code § 100.006; Ord. 14-337 § 1)
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any coasting device
to use such device in the following areas and the areas are designated
as a no coasting device (use) area.
A.
Facility:
Valverde Park/Community Center
Location: North side of parking lot in the main driveway and
bus loading zone and on sidewalk immediately adjacent to said driveway
that serves as main walkway to and entrance for Community Center.
B.
Facility:
Valverde Park/Senior Center
Location: Along sidewalks adjacent to the Senior Center including
those on the east and west sides of the building and the sidewalk
on the north side (in front) of the building from Fifth Street to
its end; and the patio on the west side of the Senior Center building.
C.
Facility:
All Public Parks
Locations: On or within five feet of picnic tables, benches,
bleachers and playground equipment.
D.
Facility:
All Public Parks
Locations: On tennis courts, basketball courts, water play areas
and handrails at ramps and stairs.
E.
Facility:
All Public Parks (with the exclusion of the Lathrop Generations Center)
Locations: In or within 10 feet of restroom and/or concession buildings.
F.
Facility:
Valverde Park
Locations: Walkways throughout the park and the plaza in front
of the Veteran's Memorial.
(Prior code § 100.007; Ord. 08-281 § 1; Ord. 14-337 § 1)
A.
In
any skateboard park or facility owned or operated by the city, any
person riding a coasting device, as defined in this chapter, shall
wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads.
C.
Any
person who fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of this
section and who is injured while using the park or facility shall
be deemed negligent.
(Ord. 04-227 § 1)
