This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Anti-Loitering
Ordinance of the Borough of Merchantville."
It shall be unlawful for any person to loiter or prowl in any
place, public or private, at any time in such manner as to:
A. Create or cause to be created a danger of the breach of the peace.
B. Create or cause to be created a disturbance or annoyance to the safety
of any person.
C. Warrant alarm for the safety of persons or property in the vicinity.
D. Obstruct the free passage of persons or vehicles.
E. Obstruct, molest or interfere with any person lawfully in any public
place.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
LOITERING and/or PROWLING
Includes the following activities: lingering, remaining idle
in essentially one location, spending time idly, delaying, sauntering
and moving slowly about, or doing any of the foregoing acts in concert
with others in a public place.
PUBLIC PLACE
Includes but is not limited to all places commonly known
as being public, such as public streets, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds
and buildings. The term shall also include areas adjacent to private
business establishments as well as parking lots or other vacant private
property not under the control of the person charged with violating
this chapter.
This chapter shall take effect upon due passage and publication
according to law.