[Ord. 305 (89-2), 7/5/1989, § 1]
The following words and phrases, when used in this Part, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances in which the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ALARM
Without limitation, that response engendered in an observer generally considered to be prudent, or to be exercising normal prudence, by, among other things, the observation of an actor manifestly endeavoring to conceal him or herself, or taking flight at the appearance of a police officer or of the observer, or refusing to identify him or herself, or checking doors, windows or other means of access to buildings, houses or vehicles.
LOITERING
The act of standing, sitting, lying, idling in and about any street, sidewalk, alley, steps, underpass or overpass, bridge, wall, public or private place, or the surrounding area, where such behavior or conduct has no discernible relationship to a physical defect or condition, in such manner as to obstruct or restrict vehicular or pedestrian traffic along or over such street, sidewalk, alley, steps, underpass or overpass, bridge, wall, public or private place, or the surrounding area; or to obstruct and restrict ingress or egress from any public or private facility, or the surrounding area; or in such manner as to cause alarm in any observer generally considered to be prudent or to be exercising normal prudence.
PRIVATE PLACE
Places privately owned but open to the public generally, such as shopping centers, retail stores, transportation terminals, movie or other theaters, office buildings, restaurants, and all distinctly private places such as homes or private residences or apartment houses.
PRUDENCE
The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason, caution or circumspection as to danger or risk.
PRUDENT
Circumspect, careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
PUBLIC PLACE
Public streets and alleyways, public rest rooms, public sidewalks, public parks or playgrounds and public buildings.
SURROUNDING AREA
That which is easily and immediately accessible to the person or persons being observed.
[Ord. 305 (89-2), 7/5/1988, § 2]
1. 
No person shall loiter in any public or private place at a time, in a manner or under circumstances which obstruct or restrict pedestrian traffic, or which obstruct or restrict ingress or egress from any private facility, or which warrant alarm for the safety of persons or the security of property in the surrounding area.
2. 
Unless flight by the actor or actors, or any other circumstance, makes it impracticable, a police officer shall, prior to making an arrest for any offense under this section, afford the actor the opportunity to dispel any alarm engendered or which would otherwise be warranted, by requesting him or her to identify him or herself and explain his or her presence and conduct. No person shall be convicted of an offense under this section if the police officer did not comply with the procedure outlined in the preceding sentence, or if it appears at trial that the explanation given by the actor was true, and, if believed by the officer at the time of observation, would have dispelled the alarm.
[Ord. 305 (89-2), 7/5/1988, § 3; as amended by Ord. 490 (2017-05), 10/18/2017]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this Part, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues or each section of this Part which shall be found to have been violated shall constitute a separate offense.