CHAPTER 67
ROLLER SKATES, IN-LINE SKATES, SKATEBOARDS AND SCOOTERS

 

67.01 Purpose	67.03 Prohibition
67.02 Definitions

 

67.01 PURPOSE.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations governing the operation of roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, scooters and any self-controlled apparatus upon the sidewalks, walkways or ramps in the C-2 Central Business District of the City.

67.02 DEFINITIONS.

For use in this chapter, the following terms are defined:

   1.   “Ramp” means any sloping or inclining surface and specifically includes any area in the C-2 District of the City which is surfaced or paved with concrete in order to facilitate access such as (but not limited to) a persons with disabilities accessible walkway or an access to the gazebo stage in central park.

   2.   “Roller skates” or “in-line skates” means skates with wheels instead of a runner.

   3.   “Scooter” means a single platform mounted on wheels and steered by extended handles which can be propelled by human power or by motorized power.

   4.   “Skateboard” means a single platform mounted on wheels, which is propelled solely by human power, and which has no mechanism or other device with which to steer or to control the movement or direction of the platform.

67.03 PROHIBITION.

No person shall use or ride any roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, scooters, or any other self-controlled apparatus upon the sidewalks, walkways or ramps in the C-2 Central Business District of the City.