§ 20-80. Skateboarding on private or public property.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person to operate or ride a skateboard in or upon any of the following locations:

(1)

Pursuant to State law, on any street in the City except when crossing in a crosswalk (currently F.S. 316.2065(11)).

(2)

In any public parking garage, including the access/egress ramp.

(3)

On any public access ramps or access ramps for persons with disabilities providing pedestrian access to a building.

(4)

On any public or private property where prohibited by conspicuously located signs having lettering at least two inches high, and containing as a minimum the words, "No Skateboarding."

(5)

On any private nonresidential property without having the written permission of the property owner or tenant on the letterhead of the property owner or tenant.

(6)

On any private residential property without the permission of the owner or tenant of the property.

(b)

It is unlawful for the parent, legal guardian or custodian of a minor child to knowingly permit the child to violate any provision of this section.

(c)

It is unlawful for any operator or rider of any skateboard to fail to yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian or to otherwise endanger or interfere with pedestrian traffic on any sidewalk within the City or to negligently operate a skateboard.

(d)

It is unlawful for any operator or rider of any skateboard to operate or ride a skateboard within the boundaries of a sidewalk café or within an area which has received a street closure permit for an event.

(e)

It is unlawful for any operator or rider of any skateboard to operate or ride a skateboard on a congested sidewalk or at a speed which is not safe for existing conditions.

(f)

It is unlawful for any operator or rider of any skateboard to operate or ride a skateboard on or against any City owned table, bench, hand or guard rail, or other structure and on any tennis or basketball court or other improvement which could be damaged from such use except in a designated skateboard park or facility.

(g)

Helmets should be worn by all operators or riders of skateboards. Helmets shall be worn by all operators or riders of skateboards who are under 17 years of age while on a City sidewalk.

(Code 1992, § 20-80; Ord. No. 2139-F, § 1(27-12), 1-9-1992; Ord. No. 127-H, § 1, 8-28-2014)