(A) The skate park shall be posted with signs at the following locations:
(1) At the entrance to the skate park; and
(2) On the fences of the skate park, facing the interior of the skate park, and in such places inside the park as may be deemed appropriate by the county.
(B) The signs shall not be less than two feet by three feet in size and shall use black letters on a white background. The signs may, but shall not be required to, summarize the rules and regulations governing the use of the skate facility. Each sign shall contain, in letters not less than one-half inch in height, the following language.
WARNING
SKATEBOARDING IS A HAZARDOUS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY. USE OF THIS FACILITY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH. WARREN COUNTY DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURIES OR DEATH. EACH PERSON ENTERING THE FACILITY ASSUMES ALL RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. (GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA, SESSION LAW 2003-334, SENATE BILL 774, BEING 99E-21 - 99E-25) SKATERS MUST BE AT LEAST 7 YEARS OLD TO USE THE SKATE PARK; 10 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER MUST HAVE PARENTAL/GUARDIAN SUPERVISION. NO PERSON SHALL ENTER OR REMAIN UPON THE SKATE PARK PREMISES WHILE CLOSED, OR BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 P.M. AND 8:30 A.M. ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE SKATE PARK.
IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO RIDE, OPERATE, OR UTILIZE A SKATEBOARD UNLESS THE PERSON IS WEARING A HELMET DESIGNED FOR SKATEBOARD USE WITH A CHIN STRAP, ELBOW PADS DESIGNED FOR SKATEBOARD USE WITH PLASTIC ELBOW CAPS, AND KNEE PADS DESIGNED FOR SKATEBOARD USE WITH PLASTIC KNEE CAPS, WHICH EQUIPMENT SHALL BE IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES DURING USE.
IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO RIDE, OPERATE, OR UTILIZE ANY DEVICE OTHER THAN NON-MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO: USE, OPERATE, OR POSSESS ANY SOURCE OF AMPLIFIED MUSIC; CONSUME, OR HAVE WITHIN HIS/HER CUSTODY OR CONTROL, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ILLEGAL DRUGS, FOOD, BEVERAGES, GLASS CONTAINERS, BOTTLES, OR OTHER BREAKABLE GLASS PRODUCTS WITHIN THE SKATE PARK. ANY PERSON FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THESE REGULATIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO EXPULSION FROM THIS FACILITY AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY PRIVILEGES FOR ITS USE.
(Ord. passed 1-5-2009)