(A) It is unlawful for any person to operate or ride upon a skateboard, roller skates, roller skis or roller blades upon any sidewalk or street in the following areas:
(1) All of Chestnut Street (the downtown area); and
(2) The Public Library and its grounds located on Fifth Avenue and Second Street South.
(B) The use of the above modes of transportation are strictly prohibited at all times on the above listed streets and sidewalks adjacent thereto.
(C) It shall be the obligation of any person operating a skateboard, roller skates, roller blades or roller skis to yield the right of way to any pedestrian, giving an audible sign when necessary before overtaking and passing any pedestrian.
(D) Parents, guardians or any other adult in charge shall be held responsible for all damages or wrongful acts conducted by the minor in contravention of this code provision. It is unlawful for any such parent, guardian or adult in charge to permit a minor to ride or otherwise utilize a skateboard, roller skates, roller blades or roller skis if the minor violates the provisions of this section. It shall be no defense to the parent, guardian or adult in charge that he or she did not expressly allow the violation of this section or did not have knowledge of past or present violations. It is the intent of this section to require the parents, guardians or adults in charge to take adequate precautions to ensure that minors conform to the provisions of this section while operating the modes of transit listed within the city.
(E) This provision becomes effective upon its passage and publication according to law.
(Adopted 11-13-1990)