[Code 1975, § 24-33; Code 1992, § 20-1]
No person shall spit on any sidewalk; on the floor or seat of
any public carrier; or on any floor, wall, seat or equipment of any
place of public assemblage.
[Code 1975, § 24-1; Code 1992, § 20-2]
Whenever any act is prohibited by this Code, by an amendment
of this Code, or by any rule or regulation adopted under this Code,
such prohibition shall extend to and include the causing, securing,
aiding or abetting of another person to do such act.
[Code 1975, § 24-2; Code 1992, § 20-3]
[Code 1975, § 24-31; Code 1992, § 20-4]
No person shall engage in peeping in the windows of any inhabited
place with the intent of looking through such window in such a manner
as would be likely to interfere with the occupant's reasonable expectation
of privacy without the occupant's express or implied consent.
(a)
ACCOSTING
(1)
(2)
ASK, BEG and SOLICIT
BUSKER or BUSKING
FORCING ONESELF UPON THE COMPANY OF ANOTHER
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:
Approaching or speaking to someone in such a manner as would
cause a reasonable person to fear imminent bodily harm or the commission
of a criminal act upon the person or upon property in his or her immediate
possession; or
Physically grabbing or touching someone with any part of the
soliciting person's body or with any type of object held by the soliciting
person for the purpose of solicitation or begging.
Includes the spoken, written or printed word or such other
acts, including buskers or busking, as are conducted in furtherance
of the purpose of obtaining money or other things of value.
An entertainer or entertainment providing impromptu performance
for the public by playing a musical instrument, dancing, singing,
clowning or juggling, or doing other acts of a similar nature in public
places.
Continuing to ask, beg or solicit money or other things of
value from a person after that person has made a negative response,
blocking the passage of the individual addressed or otherwise engaging
in conduct which could reasonably be construed as intended to compel
or force a person to accede to demands.
(c)
Location. It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit money or
other things of value:
(1)
On private property, whether a residence or business, if the owner,
tenant, or lawful occupant has asked the person not to solicit on
the property or has posted a sign clearly indicating that solicitations
are not welcome on the property;
(2)
Within 15 feet of the entrance to or exit from any public toilet
facility;
(3)
Within 15 feet of an automatic teller machine, provided that when
an automated teller machine is located within an automated teller
machine facility, such distance shall be measured from the entrance
or exit of the automated teller machine facility;
(4)
By approaching a back door of a private residence where the residence
has a front or side door entrance;
(5)
In any public building or any public transportation vehicle or in
any bus or subway station or within 15 feet of any bus stop or taxi
stand;
(6)
From any operator of a motor vehicle that is in traffic on a public
street; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to
services rendered in connection with emergency repairs requested by
the owner or passengers of such vehicle;
(7)
From any person who is waiting in line for entry to any building,
public or private, including any residence, business, or athletic
facility;
(8)
By standing at the entrance or exit or within 15 feet of the entrance
or exit from a building, public or private, including any residence,
business, or athletic facility. This does not apply to the circumstance
where a person directly approaches the entrance for the purposes of
soliciting the occupant or occupants therein in compliance with the
other provisions of this section; or
(9)
By engaging in any conduct that has the effect of interfering with
or disrupting the operation of any business or the ingress or egress
of customers to said business after an owner or employee of the business
has requested that the person cease such activity.
(d)
Manner. It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit money or other
things of value by:
(1)
Accosting another;
(2)
Forcing oneself upon the company of another;
(3)
Using threatening language or behavior, or language that includes
profanity or abusive language; or
(4)
Using false or misleading statements to intentionally deceive any
person for the purpose of obtaining money or other things of value.
(e)
Time. It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit money or other
things of value between the hours of sunset and sunrise, unless such
solicitation, that is otherwise in compliance with this section, occurs
indoors in a fully lighted facility or outdoors in a brightly lit
public place.
[9-12-2011 by Ord. No.
1325]
(a)
A person who knowingly or willfully conceals or harbors for the purpose
of concealment from a peace officer a person who has escaped or is
escaping from lawful custody in violation of this chapter is guilty
of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days
or a fine of not more than $500, or both.
(b)
A person who knowingly or willfully conceals or harbors for the purpose
of concealment from a peace officer a person who is the subject of
one or more of the following is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than
$500, or both:
