A. Hours of Use. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, unless otherwise approved by the City Council, or by City Manager approval of a special event permit, the park will be closed to the public between 10:00 p.m. and sunrise, with specific hours within such period set by the Public Works Department based on staffing availability and related operational and budget considerations.

B. State Law. Users are hereby on notice that skatepark use may be defined as a hazardous recreational activity under California law.

C. Helmet, Elbow and Knee Pads Required. It shall be unlawful for any person riding a skateboard, in-line skates, and skates at any City skatepark, or any other designated public recreational park or area in which skateboarding, in-line skating and skating are permitted, to fail to wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads.

D. Prohibitions. No person shall operate, drive or ride upon any skateboard, in-line skates or skates, bicycle, unicycle, horse or any other animal in any park or park areas except in areas posted and designated for such use.

E. Smoking. There shall be no smoking of tobacco or other products in any park that includes a skating area.

F. Portable Stereos. Music from portable stereos or other such devices that is clearly audible and causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitiveness at any residential parcel or a place of business shall be prohibited.

G. Prohibited Items and Activities. The following items and/or activities are prohibited in any area specifically designated for skate use: glass containers, food, drink, vehicles, bicycles, unicycles, tricycles, motorcycles or wagons, automobiles, animals, or other domestic animals, portable jumps, ramps or other movable objects, or the throwing of objects such as Frisbees, balls, or other objects.

H. Vandalism. Graffiti is prohibited in the park.

I. Closure. In addition to other Municipal Code provisions regarding park closure, with approval of the City Manager, the Public Works Department is authorized to temporarily close the skate area or the entire park in the event of any substantial vandalism, including but not limited to graffiti and other damage to the skate area or other park facilities. (Ord. 1091, 2016)