Chapter 10.28
BRIDGES
Sections:
10.28.060 Enforcement procedures—Notice to correct.
10.28.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and enforce vehicular and pedestrian traffic upon bridges, and to prohibit conduct on bridges located within the city that creates a hazard to the public health, safety and general welfare. Such regulation and enforcement is necessary to ensure the proper flow of traffic on public streets and bridges and to allow for the proper use of bridges within limits of the city. (Ord. 910 § 1 (part), 1999)
10.28.020 Definitions.
Within the context of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings as defined:
“Bridge” means a crossing, structure, or any part thereof, built over a lake, river, stream, railroad, highway or street for the passage of vehicles, bicycles or pedestrians.
“Rainbow Bridge” means the bridge structure crossing the American River at Lake Natoma, linking the eastern terminus of Greenback Lane and the northern terminus of Riley Street.
“Pedestrian” means any person who is afoot or who is using a means of conveyance propelled by human power, other than a bicycle. “Pedestrian” also includes any person who is operating a self-propelled wheelchair, invalid tricycle or motorized quadricycle and, by reason of physical disability, is otherwise unable to move about as a pedestrian, as specified herein.
“Responsible person” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.08.020 of Title 1 of the Folsom Municipal Code. (Ord. 929 § 1, 2000: Ord. 910 § 1 (part), 1999)
10.28.030 Unlawful activity.
A. It is unlawful for any person to climb on or leap, dive, or jump from any bridge located within the city.
B. It is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk, stand, climb or remain on any portion of any bridge except for sidewalks or other areas of the bridge designed and open for pedestrian use.
C. It is unlawful for any person to walk, stand, or climb on any portion of the Rainbow Bridge including sidewalks. (Ord. 929 § 2, 2000: Ord. 910 § 1 (part), 1999)
10.28.040 Enforcement.
A. This chapter shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 1.08 to 1.10, inclusive, of this code.
B. The police chief or his/her designee shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 910 § 1 (part), 1999)
10.28.050 Penalties.
A. A violation of this chapter shall be an administrative violation as defined in Section 1.08.020 of this code. A violation of this chapter by a person under the age of 18 shall result in the issuance of a notice of administrative violation against the parent or legal guardian as provided for in Section 1.09.028 of this code. In addition to enforcement by any procedure set forth in Chapters 1.08 to 1.10, inclusive, the violation of this chapter shall be punishable as a misdemeanor, which shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6 months, or by both fine and imprisonment.
B. Each of the sanctions for administrative violations identified in Section 1.09.013 of this code shall be available for enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
C. In addition to the criminal penalty set forth in subsection A of this section, based upon the criteria for the imposition of administrative sanctions set forth in Section 1.09.014 of this code, a violation of a provision of this chapter shall be deemed a level E violation, as that term is described in Section 1.09.012 of this code. The range of monetary sanctions available for a violation of this chapter shall be as set forth in Section 1.09.012(A)(5). In determining the appropriate sanction amount, the enforcement authority shall take into account the cost of any rescue efforts that may be required as a result of the violation of this chapter. (Ord. 910 § 1 (part), 1999)
10.28.060 Enforcement procedures—Notice to correct.
A. Prior to the assessment of any fee, penalty, or charge, or the commencement of any other enforcement action pursuant to this chapter, the enforcement authority shall follow the procedures set forth in Sections 1.09.020 to 1.09.048, inclusive, of this code. The rights to judicial review set forth in Sections 1.09.050 to 1.09.059, inclusive, of Chapter 1.09 of Title 1 of the Folsom Municipal Code shall apply.
B. A notice to correct shall not be required to commence the administrative hearing procedures set forth in Chapters 1.08 to 1.10, inclusive of Title 1 of the Folsom Municipal Code. Pursuant to Section 1.09.024A of Chapter 1.09, Title 1 of the Folsom Municipal Code, a notice of administrative violation shall be served in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.09.027 of Chapter 1.09, Title 1 of the Folsom Municipal Code. (Ord. 910 § 1 (part), 1999)