§ 9.44.020. General prohibition.

A.

It is unlawful, and subject to punishment in accordance with Section 9.44.050, for any person to ride upon or utilize any skateboard, rollerblades or any similar device to ride or move about in or on any public property when the property has been designated by resolution of the board of supervisors and posted as a no skateboard, rollerblading or similar activity area.

B.

It is unlawful, and subject to punishment in accordance with Section 9.44.050, for any person to ride upon or utilize any skateboard, rollerblades or any similar device to ride or move about in or on any private property within a business district in the county without the direct or implied consent of the owner if there is displayed in plain view on the property a sign prohibiting such conduct and referring to this chapter. As used in this section, "business district" means a "business district" as defined in Section 235 of the California Vehicle Code.

C.

No person shall use a skateboard, rollerblades or any similar device outside of a designated no skateboard, rollerblading or similar activity area in a manner which creates a nuisance. For the purpose of this chapter "nuisance" is defined as any activity which:

1.

Threatens injury to any person or property, public or private;

2.

Creates an obstruction or presents a hazard to the free and unrestricted use of public or private property by pedestrians or motorists; or

3.

Generates loud or unreasonable noise.

(Ord. 792 § 2, 1999)