(A) For the purpose of this section the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“RECKLESS OR HAZARDOUS OPERATION.” Operation of a skateboard, wheeling or sliding device involving 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, fountain, or other device or structure which is not intended for pedestrian or vehicular traffic, jumping or stepping on or off such 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 four or more wheels and is usually propelled by the user who sometimes stands, sits, kneels or lies upon the device while it is in motion.
“WHEELING OR SLIDING DEVICES.” Including, but not limited to, skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates or any other similar device containing wheels which can be ridden on or otherwise utilized by an individual or individuals in order to move about other than walking, but not including a bicycle, tricycle, or similar device.
(B) Reckless or hazardous operation of skateboards and in-line skates, other wheeling or sliding devices is prohibited on streets and sidewalks.
(C) Operating a skateboard, wheeling or sliding device within the area bounded on the north by Third Street, on the east by Walnut Street, on the south by Second Street, and on the west by Plum Street, as well as in John Paul Park and at Crystal Beach, and on the sidewalk area south of Vaughn Drive, is prohibited as follows:
(1) No skateboard shall be operated on any street or sidewalk within the prohibited area set forth above;
(2) Operating a skateboard, wheeling or sliding device on any property where a sign or signs are posted by property owners prohibiting such operation is prohibited. (If a sign is posted prohibiting skateboarding, it shall be deemed to apply to the prohibition of all skateboard, wheeling or sliding devices).
(D) Wheelchair exclusion. Notwithstanding the definition of skateboard, wheeling or sliding device, nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of a wheelchair, a stroller, or similar device, for the purpose of helping an elderly, disabled individual, infant, or other individual needing assistance in moving from place to place.
(Ord. 2003-16, passed 9-16-03)