Norwalk, CA Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)

010 makes it unlawful to operate, ride, or leave standing a skateboard, push-scooter or motor-driven scooter on posted public property, or on posted private property in commercial and industrial zones open to the public, once a sign is visible at least at one entrance to the restricted area. City-approved programs, events or classes using these devices are exempt. Subsection C separately bans "grinding" (sliding on a non-rolling part of the board) on any monument, sign, building, railing, fence, gate, table, bench, planter, curb, bleachers, stairway, rail, fountain or similar angled structure, on public or private property, with no signage required and no exception for basic transportation use.

050 sets the posting rules the City relies on: signs must be at least 18 by 24 inches with lettering no smaller than one inch, posted at a minimum of one entrance to the restricted area; the City Engineer posts public property, while private owners must post their own commercial or industrial property. 030 authorizes Sheriff's Deputies and Norwalk Public Safety Officers to enforce the chapter, respond to complaints, and issue citations. 010(C) and directs the enforcing officer to seize the skateboard, push-scooter or scooter used in the violation, holding it until the prosecuting attorney confirms it is no longer needed as evidence, after which the owner (or a juvenile's parent or guardian) is notified it can be reclaimed.