(A) Definitions.
COASTER. A foot board mounted upon two or more wheels and controlled by an upright steering handle, which is usually propelled by the user in an upright position.
ROLLER SKATES or ROLLER BLADES. A pair of shoes or boots, mounted upon wheels, which is usually propelled by the user in an upright, standing or kneeling position.
SIMILAR RECREATIONAL DEVICES. Any other device(s) similar to skateboards, roller skates, roller blades or coasters, and which have one or more wheels mounted on shoes, boots, board(s) or otherwise, and which propel the user or users across a surface solely for recreational purposes.
SKATEBOARD. A foot board mounted upon four or more wheels which is usually propelled by the user, who sometimes stands, sits, kneels, or lays upon the device while it is in motion.
(B) Prohibited uses.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, ride upon or propel any skateboard, roller skates, roller blades, coaster or any other similar recreational device upon any public highway, roadway, sidewalk, parking lot, or upon any other publicly owned property designed and designated for the movement or parking of motor vehicles, excluding those side streets and other areas deemed to be residential areas in accordance with the zoning laws; or
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, ride upon or propel any skateboard, roller skates, roller blades, coaster or any other similar recreational device upon any private property and/ or any city property without expressed permission:
(a) Which is posted prohibiting such activity; and
(b) Which is posted declaring the property to be under the jurisdiction of the city Police Department.
(Ord. 199704, passed 3-10-97; Am. Ord. 2011-30, passed 11-14-11) Penalty, see § 73.99