§ 14-317. Restrictions.

(a)

No person shall ride or operate skateboards or rollerblades in or on any public right-of-way or restricted public places in the city designated herein as an area where such activity is prohibited, in restricted public places where notice is provided by appropriate signage or in a negligent or reckless manner.

(b)

Skateboarding and rollerblading shall be prohibited in the City of Myrtle Beach:

(1)

On any public right-of-way for vehicles or pedestrians and any restricted public place anywhere within the protected zone;

(2)

On any restricted public place outside the Protected Zone where notice is provided by appropriate signage; or

(3)

On the public rights-of-way and restricted public places of the Market Common District as bounded on the south and west by Farrow Parkway, on the north by Phyllis Boulevard and on the east by Shine Avenue; provided however this restriction shall not apply to the multi-use pathway on Grand Park side of Farrow Parkway within the district.

(c)

In public rights-of-way and restricted public places in the city where the conduct is not prohibited, no person shall ride or operate a skateboard or rollerblade:

(1)

In a negligent or reckless manner that may cause injury to a person, including the rider, and/or damage to another's property; or

(2)

In such a manner or employ any maneuver that threatens such injury or damage to a person or property; or

(3)

Without maintaining direct physical contact and control of the skateboard or rollerblade while in motion; or

(4)

By attaching oneself or clinging to any other vehicle; or

(5)

Without affirmatively yielding the right-of-way to any pedestrian on the same pathway, sidewalk or crosswalk.

(Ord. No. 2013-27, 6-11-13; Ord. No. 2013-55, 8-27-13)