§ 43.73. Skateboarding.

(a)

Definitions.

1.

Skateboard means a board made of wood, fiberglass, or other material or combination of materials mounted on two axles, front and rear, with two or more wheels made of clay, polyurethane, or other material or combination of materials attached to each axle. The term "skateboard" includes motorized skateboards propelled by a motor mounted on the skateboard.

2.

Skateboarding means lying, sitting, squatting, kneeling, or standing upon a skateboard and propelling oneself by any means which causes the skateboard to move, including but not limited to: jumping on a skateboard; being pulled or pushed while situated on a skateboard; pushing the ground or surface with one foot while keeping one's other foot on the skateboard; by riding a skateboard from one elevation to a lower elevation; or by operation of a motor mounted on a skateboard.

3.

Transportation purposes means the conveyance or movement of a person from one location to another on any road or street where the posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour or less, and any paved trail, sidewalk, or other improved surface in the public right-of-way. It does not mean tricks, jumps, gymnastics, grinding, or other physical feats unnecessary to the efficient conveyance or movement of the person from one location to another.

(b)

Prohibitions.

1.

Skateboarding is prohibited on all public property owned or controlled by the City and on all public property owned or controlled by other governmental entities, except for:

A.

transportation purposes if the person skateboarding yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and gives an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian; or

B.

as may specifically authorized by the appropriate governmental entity.

Notwithstanding subparagraphs A. and B., skateboarding is prohibited on all public property owned or controlled by the City and on all public property owned or controlled by other governmental entities, or any portion thereof, where prohibited by clearly visible signs or markings.

2.

Skateboarding is prohibited on all private property in the City; provided, however, that skateboarding is permitted on such property with the permission and consent of the owner, tenant, or other person lawfully in possession of said property.

3.

The prohibitions of this subsection shall not apply upon any street while set aside as a play street authorized pursuant to the Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law or as designated by the state, county, or municipal authority having jurisdiction.

(c)

Helmet required for those under 16. A skateboarder who is under 16 years of age must wear a skateboarding helmet that is properly fitted and is fastened securely upon the skateboarder's head by a strap and that meets the "Standard Specification for Helmets Used in Skateboarding and Trick Roller Skating," ASTM F1492-15.

(Ord. of 7-25-1988, Doc. #22274; Ord. of 4-5-1999, §§ 1, 2, Doc. #32005; Ord. No. 2018-56, § 6, 10-8-2018, Doc. #1810081203)