This chapter shall be known as Local Law No. 2 of the Year 1992, entitled "Picketing of Residential Homes and Dwellings," and designated as Chapter
262 of the Code of the Town of Lancaster.
It is declared that the protection and preservation
of the home is the keystone of democratic government; that the public
health, welfare and the good order of the community require that members
of the community enjoy in their homes and dwellings a feeling of well-being,
tranquility, and privacy and, when absent from their homes and dwellings,
carry with them the sense of security inherent in the assurance that
they may return to the enjoyment of their homes and dwellings; that
the practice of picketing before or about residences and dwellings
causes emotional disturbance and distress to the occupants; that such
practice has as its object the harassing of such occupants; and without
resort to such practice full opportunity exists and, under terms and
provisions of this chapter, will continue to exist for the exercise
of freedom of speech and other constitutional rights; and that the
provisions hereinafter enacted are necessary for the public interest
to avoid the detrimental results herein set forth.
It is unlawful for any person to engage in picketing
before or about the residence or dwelling of any individual located
within the Town of Lancaster, outside of the Villages of Lancaster
and Depew.
Any person violating the provisions of this
chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by
a fine not in excess of $500 or by imprisonment for not more than
60 days, or both.
This chapter shall take effect after publication
and filing as required by law.