§ 42-4. Use of skateboards.

(a)

Generally. The purpose of this section is to ensure the safe and convenient use of the public highways, streets, alleys, sidewalks, and footpaths of the city.

(b)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Central business district means that area of the city which is bounded by Iron Mountain Street on the east, H Street on the south, Carpenter Avenue on the west, and Flesheim Street on the north.

Skateboard means any surfboard like object with wheels attached.

(c)

Prohibited acts. No person shall ride or in any manner use a skateboard upon the following public ways:

(1)

Stephenson Avenue/U.S. 2 within the boundaries of the city limits;

(2)

Carpenter Avenue/M-95 within the boundaries of the city limits;

(3)

Central business district;

(4)

The sidewalks running along the public ways set forth in subsections (c)(1), (c)(2) and (c)(3) of this section;

(5)

Any city-owned, city-leased or city-maintained parking lot.

(d)

Penalty for violation of section. Any person violating any provision of this section, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100.00 or 90 days in jail, or both.

(e)

Juvenile arrest procedure. The arrest procedure for juveniles violating this section shall be as follows:

(1)

If a police officer witnesses a violation of this section by a minor person, such police officer shall, on first offense, confiscate such minor person's skateboard, the return of which, after a period of 24 hours, shall be conditioned on the minor person being accompanied to the police department by a parent or legally appointed guardian.

(2)

Subsequent arrest and prosecution of minors under the age of 17 years for violation of this section shall be in accordance with Act No. 288 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1939 (MCL 712A.1 et seq.), as amended.

(3)

In all other instances, enforcement of a violation under this section shall be by providing such person with a notice to appear, and such notice shall be on a standardized form approved by the police department.

(Ord. of 9-17-90, § 5-1605)