[Comp. Ords. Rev. 1986, § 3.11; Code 1994, § 34-1]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Means any street, alley, park, building, place of business
or assemblage open to or frequented by the public.
[Comp. Ords. Rev. 1986, § 3.10(4); Code 1994, § 34-2]
(a)
ACCOSTING
ASK, BEG or SOLICIT
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:
Means approaching or speaking to a person 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 property in his
immediate possession.
Means, without limitation, the spoken, written or printed
word or such other acts as are conducted in furtherance of the purpose
of obtaining alms.
Means continuing to request, beg or solicit alms 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 in the following locations:
(1)
On private property 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 to, or exit from, the automated teller machine facility;
(4)
Within 15 feet of any pay telephone; provided, that when
a pay telephone is located within a telephone booth or other facility,
such distance shall be measured from the entrance to, or exit from,
the telephone booth or facility;
(5)
In any public transportation vehicle, bus or subway station,
or within 15 feet of any bus stop or taxistand;
(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 passenger 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; or
(8)
Within 15 feet of the entrance to, or exit from, a building,
public or private, including any residence, business or athletic facility.
[Comp. Ords. Rev. 1986, § 3.10(12); Code 1994,
§ 34-3]
It shall be unlawful for any person to instigate, conduct or
attend any dogfight, cockfight or animal fight.
[Comp. Ords. Rev. 1986, § 3.10(1); Code 1994, § 34-4]
No person shall assault, or assault and batter, another person,
nor shall any person make threats against another person, nor shall
any person engage in any fight or quarrel with another person, or
make or assist in making any rout or riot by which the peace and good
order of the neighborhood are disturbed.
