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§ 16-101
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Title 16 : Streets and Sidewalks, etc.
Chapter 6 : Skateboarding And Other Similar Activities

16-601 : Skateboards, roller blades, etc. prohibited in certain areas.

It shall be unlawful for any person utilizing or riding upon any skateboard, roller blades or any similar device to ride or move about in or on any public property in the downtown area of the City of Maryville, or on the stage at the theater in the park or on the city's bicentennial monument. Roller blades are not prohibited on the greenway trail in these areas. Futhermore, no person shall use a skateboard, roller blades, or similar device outside of the downtown area in a manner which creates a nuisance. For the purpose of this chapter "nuisance" is defined as any activity which:

  1. Under the circumstances reasonably threatens injury to persons or property;
  2. Creates an obstruction or presents a hazard to the free and unrestricted use of public property by pedestrians or motorist; or
  3. Generates loud or unreasonable noise. (1999 Code, § 16-601)