(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BICYCLE. Every device propelled solely by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels except scooters and similar devices and including any device generally recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or rear wheels.
DOWNTOWN AREA. The following named streets: That portion of the city that lies between 1st Street Southwest and 1st Street Southeast and north of Dayton Avenue and south of Ash Avenue. This includes the rights-of-way within the above described street and avenues, and the city-owned parking lot on the corner of Aldrich Avenue Southwest and 1st Street Southwest.
ROLLER SKATES. A shoe with wheels attached or a device with wheels which is designed to be attached to a shoe. For purposes of this section, the term ROLLER SKATES shall include ROLLER BLADES.
SKATEBOARDS. A wheeled, self-propelled device designed to transport a rider in a standing position, which device is not otherwise secured to a rider’s foot or shoes.
(B) Skateboard, roller skates, and bicycle regulations.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to operate, propel, or ride a skateboard, roller skates, or a bicycle upon any public sidewalk, street or parking lot in the downtown area of the city.
(2) It is unlawful for any person to operate, propel, or ride a skateboard, roller skates, or a bicycle on or within that portion of any state trunk highway, county state-aid highway, or county highway designed for vehicular traffic.
(3) It is unlawful for any person to operate, propel, or ride a skateboard, roller skates, or a bicycle on any private property without the permission of said property owner.
(4) It is unlawful for any person to operate, propel, or ride a skateboard, roller skates, or a bicycle upon any sidewalk, street, or parking lot, or other public property, outside of the designated areas within the parks, or private property without the owner’s consent, carelessly, or heedlessly in disregard of the rights of others, or in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger any person or property.
(2006 Code, § 8.32) (Ord. 158, 3rd Series, passed 12-15-2004; Ord. 164, 3rd Series 9-20-2005) Penalty, see § 70.99