Ban On Residential Mini Ramps

Remember those punk rockers from that movie “SLC Punk”? It is a movie about bored punks in Salt Lake City who separated themselves from the highly religious and highly conservative establishment by listening to punk rock music, drinking loads of alcohol, and constantly partying. Oh yeah, and they are anarchist. Well if you haven’t seen it, don’t read on because I’m about to spoil the ending for you. If you have seen the movie, or you just don’t care then read on. Basically the main character realizes he must be part of the establishment in order to make change. So he ends up going to law school to create disorder within his government.

Well this is a call to all those kids inspired by “SLC Punk” or those kids who made something of themselves to fight the powers in the very conservative Salt Lake City. An ordinance has been passed to man mini ramps not just in public property, but on your own premises as well. That’s just crazy. Read the press release below to get more info and after you Salt Lake Citians read this, go out there and cause some trouble because this is crap. Also make sure you get to the bottom because you will see a link where you can sign a petition.

“Salt Lake City, UT – A new ordinance has been passed in Salt Lake City to ban mini-ramps, even in your own backyard!

Citing noise pollution as the basis, the Salt Lake Valley Health Department added a clause to its Regulation 21 that bans all “sporting ramps” (as they call them) from being constructed or used within 800 feet of any “dwelling”.

Apparently, the Salt Lake Valley Health Department hasn’t experienced the fun of a backyard mini-ramp session with friends. We’ve had so many good times with our mini ramp, especially when Celtek team rider Lizard King stopped by and showed us all how it’s done.

Skateboarding is already illegal in just about every public place other than a dedicated skate park, so the thought of it also being illegal on our own property sent us all into a bit of a tailspin. We at Celtek signed the petition to get public officials to take action against this ridiculous regulation, and urge you to do the same.

For more details and to sign the online petition, go to slcminiramp.com.”