2010/02/09 City Council Ordinance 819
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
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County of Sonoma )
Terri Griffin, under penalty of perjury, deposes and says:
That she is, and during all times herein mentioned was, the duly acting and qualified Deputy
City Clerk of the City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California; and that on the 17th
day of February. 2010, she posted as required by law full, true, and correct copies of
ORDINANCE NO. 819, "REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 10.70,
SKATEBOARDS, OF TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE" in five (5) public places in said City, to wit:
www.rpcitv.or!! for website posting
City Hall
130 Avram Avenue
Public Safety M~in Station
500 City Center Drive
Rohnert Park Community Center
5401 Snyder Lane
Library
6250 Lynne Conde Way
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Signed
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Deputy City Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 17th day of February, 2010.
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ORDINANCE NO. 819
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA REPEALING
AND REPLACING CHAPTER 10.70, SKATEBOARDS, OF TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC, OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Title 10 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code addresses vehicles and traffic;
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park desires to keep its facilities in a well-maintained and safe
condition for all to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, there are no provisions in the existing skateboard ordinance prohibiting the use of
skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, coasters, scooters, and other similar devices on city-
owned property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend in its entirety Chapter 10.70 to expand the
breadth of devices considered in this ordinance and to add the prohibition of said devices from
use on city-owned property except for city-owned parks.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Rohnert Park does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Chapter 10.70, Skateboards, of Title 10 of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal
Code is hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:
"Chapter 10.70 SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, IN-LINE SKATES, COASTERS,
. SCOOTERS, AND OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES
Sections:
10.70.010 Legislative purpose
10.70.020 Definitions
10.70.030 Prohibited locations
10.70.040 Exemptions
10.70.050 Violation and penalty
10.70.010 Legislative purpose
The purpose of this ordinance is to prohibit the use or operation of skateboards, roller skates, in-
line skates, coasters, scooters, and other similar devices on city-owned property except for city-
owned parks. The City deems such activities to be a nuisance and a danger to pedestrians, and
such activities may cause damage to public property. The intent of this chapter is to establish
areas of prohibition for skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, coasters, scooters, and other
similar devices to alleviate the nuisance caused by such devices, to reduce the risk of injury to
pedestrians, and to reduce potential damage to 'public property.
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10.70.020 Definitions
The following definitions apply to this chapter:
a) Skateboard. A board or platform of any type of material mounted on two or more
wheels attached to the underside that is usually propelled by the user, who sometimes
stands, sits, kneels, or lies upon the device while it is in motion.
b) Roller/In-line Skates. A pair of shoes or boots, with two or more wheels mounted on
the underside of each shoe or boot that is usually self-propelled by the user in an upright
position or kneeling.
c) Coaster/Scooter. A board or platform of any type of material mounted on two or more
wheels attached to the underside and controlled by an upright steering handle that is
usually self-propelled by the user in an upright position.
d) Other similar devices. Any device used for mobility that substantially meets the general
definitions contained herein for skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, coasters, and
scooters. This term does not include wheelchairs or other devices operated by a mobility-
impaired person or by such person's assistant.
10.70.030 Prohibited locations
No person shall use or operate skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, coasters, scooters, or
other similar devices on city-owned property identified in a resolution adopted by the City
Council, unless such use is permissible pursuant to section 10.70.040. Said locations shall
contain signage indicating that the use or operation of skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates,
coasters, scooters, or other similar devices is prohibited.
10.70.040 Exemptions
The use or operation of skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, coasters, scooters, and other
similar devices in prohibited locations identified in section 10.70.030 is permissible if such use
or operation is:
a) pursuant to a valid administrative permit obtained from the Community Services
Department; or
b) on streets and sidewalks, unless otherwise prohibited by state law or local regulation.
10.70.050 Violation and penalty
A violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute an infraction as provided for in
Chapter 1.16 of this Code."
SECTION 2: Severability. The City Council hereby declares that every section, paragraph,
sentence, clause, and phrase of this ordinance is severable. If any section, paragraph, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining
sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases.
SECTION 3: Effective Date and Publication. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30
days after its adoption, and shall be published and posted as required by law.
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This ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park on January 26,
2010 and adopted on February 9 ,2010 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Five (5) Council Members Belforte, Breeze, Callinan, Mackenzie, and
Mayor Stafford
NOES None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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