Chapter 9.07 SIDEWALK RECREATION

Chapter 9.07
SIDEWALK RECREATION

Sections:

9.07.015 Restrictions on public property and private property.

9.07.010 Statement of purpose.

The City Council of the City of Elk Grove makes the following findings regarding the necessity for the regulation of skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, roller skis and similar devices:

A. The regulatory provisions of EGMC Section 9.07.015 are necessary to ensure that skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates and similar devices are operated reasonably for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare.

B. The use of public structures and private property for skating, skateboards or similar devices obstructs and interferes with the free and safe use of such property and, in addition, can be dangerous to the user of such devices.

C. Private property owners confirm that the use of skates, skateboards or similar devices causes substantial damage to private property, consequently causing the private property owner to expend substantial time policing his or her property and expending substantial funds to repair the same.

D. Law enforcement and private property owners confirm that skating and the use of skateboards or similar devices causes safety problems for pedestrians on private property. In shopping centers, shopping malls, or other business establishments, citizens, especially the elderly, have expressed concern over the sometimes aggressive and abusive behavior of the users of such devices, and have expressed a reluctance to return to such business establishments because of the presence of the users of such devices.

E. The improper use of skates, skateboards or similar devices, while enjoyable to the user thereof, can, in addition, if improperly used, not only cause damage and injury to property and pedestrians, but can cause injury to the user of such devices as the user thereof dodges cars in parking lots, pedestrians, and damages property.

F. The proliferation of the use of skates, skateboards and similar devices on private and public property is now a popular sport and method of transportation. However, it has caused the above-mentioned public safety concerns. If all users of such devices were courteous and careful, regulatory supervision would be unnecessary. However, many such users cause safety concerns such that regulation is required in order to avoid injury to property, skaters, skateboarders, users of in-line skates and pedestrians. [Ord. 7-2009 §3, eff. 5-1-2009; Ord. 27-2007 §4, eff. 10-12-2007]

9.07.015 Restrictions on public property and private property.

Persons may ride skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, or similar devices within the City of Elk Grove, in areas specifically designated for the use of such devices, upon City of Elk Grove property unless signs are posted prohibiting such devices, and upon private property unless the use of such devices has been declared prohibited by the owner or person in lawful possession of the property by the posting of a sign or signs prohibiting such activity. Such signs shall be erected at each entrance to the facility or property where the prohibition shall be in effect and shall clearly state the area or specific location of prohibition. [Ord. 7-2009 §3, eff. 5-1-2009; Ord. 27-2007 §4, eff. 10-12-2007]

9.07.020 Penalty for violation.

Violation of EGMC Section 9.07.015 shall be an infraction which shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions of EGMC Chapter 1.04. [Ord. 7-2009 §3, eff. 5-1-2009; Ord. 27-2007 §4, eff. 10-12-2007]