[Adopted 7-20-2010]
A.
LOITERING
PUBLIC PLACE
For purposes of this section the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
To stand around or remain, or to park or remain parked in
a motor vehicle at a public place and to engage in any conduct prohibited
under this article.
Any place to which the general public has access and a right
to resort for business, entertainment or other lawful purpose. Such
term shall also include the front or immediate area of any store,
shop, restaurant or other place of business and also public grounds,
areas, parks, and river access points.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person to loiter either alone or in
consort with others in a public place in such manner so as to:
(1)
Obstruct any public street, highway or sidewalk or any other public
place or building by hindering or impeding the free and uninterrupted
passage of vehicles, traffic or pedestrians.
(2)
Commit in or upon any public street, highway or sidewalk or any other
public place or building any act or thing which is an obstruction
or interference to the free and uninterrupted use of the property.
C.
When any person causes or commits any of the conditions above, any
law enforcement officer shall order the person to stop causing or
committing such conditions and to move on or disperse. Any person
who fails or refuses to obey such order shall be guilty of a violation
of this section.
D.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall
be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
