CHAPTER 14. TRAFFICCHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC\Article 4. Skateboards on Public Property

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Skateboard means a device with wheels for riding upon, usually standing, including without limitations, skateboards of all types.

(Code 1974, § 11.35.010; Ord. 854, § 1, 2006; Code 2018, 34-76)

It is unlawful for any person to operate or ride a skateboard on any public property where signs are posted prohibiting such use or on private property where a sign prohibiting skateboards has been posted by the owner, lessee, or person in charge of the property.

(Code 1974, § 11.35.020; Ord. 854, § 2, 2006; Code 2018, 34-77)

No person shall operate a skateboard on or against any city-owned table, bench, structure, tennis court, parking stop, retaining wall, sign, or other improvement which may suffer damage by such use.

(Code 1974, § 11.35.030; Ord. 854, § 3, 2006; Code 2018, 34-78)

No person shall use or place a ramp, jump, or any other device used to force a skateboard off the pavement on the grounds of any city-owned parking lot, park or sidewalk except those ramps approved or provided by the city at the skateboard park in the Chisholm Trail Sports Complex.

(Code 1974, § 11.35.040; Ord. 854, § 4, 2006; Code 2018, 34-79)

Upon a first offense and upon all subsequent offenses constituting violations of this article, a fine of not less than $25.00 or more than $50.00 for each offense shall be imposed. Each violation shall be deemed a separate offense on any day a violation occurs or continues.

(Code 1974, § 11.35.070; Ord. 854, § 7, 2006; Code 2018, 34-80)