Chapter 9.38
SIDEWALK RECREATION
Sections:
9.38.010 Statement of purpose.
9.38.015 Prohibition of skates, etc., on private property and public property.
9.38.010 Statement of purpose.
The city council of the city of Rancho Cordova 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 RCMC 9.36.066.5 and 9.38.015 through 9.38.025 are necessary to ensure that skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, roller skis 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 users 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 city-owned property is now a popular sport and method of transportation. But 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, roller skis and pedestrians. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 1084 § 1, 1997].
9.38.015 Prohibition of skates, etc., on private property and public property.
Except as provided in RCMC 9.36.066 and in such areas specifically designated for the use of such devices, no person shall ride upon any private or publicly owned property within the city of Rancho Cordova a skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates, roller skis, or similar device, where 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. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 1084 § 1, 1997].
9.38.020 Penalty.
Violation of RCMC 9.38.015 shall be an infraction punishable by:
A. A fine not exceeding $50.00 for a first violation;
B. A fine not exceeding $100.00 for a second violation within one year of the first violation; and
C. A fine not exceeding $250.00 for each additional violation within one year of the second offense. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 1084 § 1, 1997].
9.38.025 Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this chapter is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 1084 § 1, 1997].