(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DOWNTOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. The area encompassing the real property located adjacent to Toledo Street from the centerline of that certain roadway commonly known as Coffin Street, thence east to the centerline of that certain roadway commonly known as Mill Street in the Town of Fremont, Indiana.
RECKLESS or HAZARDOUS OPERATION.
(a) The operation of a skateboard or other wheeling or sliding device in a manner so that the wheels of a wheeling device leave the ground or that the skateboard or sliding device is separated from the ground at the same time (i.e. airborne).
(b) It is further defined to mean the use of disability ramps, steps, walls, retention walls, doors, handrails, planters, curb or gutter edges, barriers and barricades, benches, picnic tables, sculptures, stages, platforms, playground equipment or other device or structure which is not intended for pedestrian or vehicular traffic, jumping or stepping on or off the devices or structures using wheeled equipment, or in a manner that is likely to cause damage to property or to cause personal injury or failing to yield the right of way to or otherwise interfere with pedestrian traffic.
SKATEBOARD. A foot board mounted upon 4 or more wheels and usually propelled by the user who sometimes stands, sits, kneels or lies upon the device while it is in motion.
WHEELING OR SLIDING DEVICES. Include, but are not limited to, skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates or any other device containing wheels which can be ridden on or otherwise utilized by an individual or individuals in order to move about other than walking, with the exception of human powered bicycles.
(B) The operation of a skateboard or other wheeling or sliding device shall be prohibited as follows:
(1) In the Downtown Central Business District, the operation of skateboards or other wheeling or sliding devices shall be prohibited at all times;
(2) No person shall operate a skateboard or other wheeling or sliding device in a reckless or hazardous manner within the corporate boundaries of the Town of Fremont, except as specifically permitted, and only in a manner specifically permitted, in designated town skate park areas;
(3) (a) No person shall operate a skateboard or other wheeling or sliding device upon any property where a sign or signs are posted by property owners prohibiting that operation.
(b) This provision shall be interpreted to mean that if a sign is posted prohibiting skateboarding it shall be deemed to apply to the prohibition of all skateboard or other wheeling or sliding devices; and
(4) Notwithstanding the definition of skateboard or other wheeling or sliding device, nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of a wheelchair, a stroller or similar devices, for the purpose of helping an elderly, disabled individual, infant or other individual needing assistance in moving from place to place.
(Ord. 2004-18, passed 8-9-2004) Penalty, see § 71.99