[Amended 10-21-1988 by Ord. No. 1088-7; 4-21-1995 by Ord. No. 495-2; 4-12-1996 by Ord. No. 496-2; 4-23-2001 by Ord. No.
0401-1]
For the purposes of this article, the following
definitions shall be applicable unless the context clearly indicates
to the contrary:
Any device that is designed to travel on one or more wheels
with the deck or chassis of such device open and close to the ground,
that may or may not handlebars or a hand-controlled throttle or brake,
that is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and that
is powered by a motor that is capable of propelling the device without
human propulsion. "Motorized skateboard or scooter" shall not include
any automobile or device that is included within the definition of
"moped," "motorcycle," off-highway vehicle (OHV)," any type of "tractor,"
"triped," "motorized wheelchair" or "electric personal assistive mobility
device (EPAMD)" set forth in this chapter.
[Added 7-21-2008 by Ord. No. 0708-02; 7-16-2021 by Ord. No. 0721-02]
A low, narrow footboard made out of wood or other material
with a wheel or wheels at each end and a raised handlebar for steering
and which can be propelled by foot or by a motor.
A piece of wood or other material to which wheels are attached.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate
any skateboard on and/or over any sidewalk adjoining any street, any
street in the City of Rehoboth Beach from May 15 until September 15
of any year.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate
any skateboard or scooter on and/or over the bandstand or any public
structures throughout the entire year. The term "public structures"
shall, in addition to its ordinary meaning, include but not be limited
to the City's benches, plaques, memorials and steps.
C.
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate
any skateboard on, under and/or over the Boardwalk or any of the Boardwalk
pavilions throughout the entire year.
[Added 7-21-2008 by Ord. No. 0708-02]
A.
Motorized skateboards or scooters shall not be operated
upon a public street or boardwalk or sidewalk or right-of-way thereof
located within this City except under the following conditions:
(1)
A motorized skateboard or scooter may be pushed
across or along such public way provided such motorized skateboard
or scooter is in neutral or that the power train is otherwise disengaged,
and further provided that such use shall be in conformance with this
chapter.
(2)
A motorized skateboard or scooter may be operated
on a street located within this City for a special event of limited
duration, conducted according to a prearranged schedule only under
permit from the City Manager.
B.
A person shall not operate a motorized skateboard
or scooter upon any property in either public or private ownership
without the express permission of the person in control of the property
or knowingly in violation of any restrictions imposed on such use
by the person in control of the property.
A.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this
article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be fined for the first offense not less than $15 nor
more than $25, and for a second or subsequent offense shall be fined
not less than $25 and shall pay the costs of prosecution.
[Amended 4-21-2003 by Ord. No. 0503-3]
B.
For the purposes of this article, each day that a
violation occurs shall be deemed to be a separate offense.
