Loiter, loitering.
(1) 
To be dilatory; to be slow in movement; to stand around or move slowly about; to stand idly around; to saunter; to delay; to linger; to lag behind; or to prowl.
(2) 
Does not include similar circumstances where such conduct is due to physical defects or conditions.
Parking lot.
Any area in, at or adjacent to a restaurant, drive-in restaurant, store retail or whole-sale business establishment, office building, professional building recreational building multifamily residential area referred to in this section as a premises or any public building or space used, designed or intended for the parking of any type of vehicle, including motor vehicles, by members of the general public, and maintained for the convenience of customers, clients, patients, members or patrons of one or more business establishments, public offices or organizations.
(Ordinance 15-06 adopted 7/28/15)
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person, whether alone or in any grouping or assemblage of persons, to loiter, as defined in this article, in, on, or about any place, public or private, within the corporate limits of the city, when not otherwise engaged in a lawful pursuit relating to the use of the premises and without the owner’s consent, or to leave a motor vehicle unattended on a parking lot, except for the purpose of entering into a premises, or returning therefrom, except with the consent and approval of the owner or operator or manager of such parking lot.
(b) 
For the purposes of this section, the fact that a premises is closed shall constitute prima facie proof that a person is not engaged in a lawful pursuit relating to the use or the premises. Furthermore, if any parking lot is clearly marked by any sign or device declaring time limits or other restrictions relating to parking, then a violation by any person of such restrictions shall be prima facie proof of such owner’s nonconsent to any person parking or congregating on such parking lot. Failure to post a notice or sign prohibiting conduct shall not affect the enforcement of this article.
(c) 
This section shall not apply to police officers acting in the line of duty, or to persons participating in a municipal, community, school, or church event, or a fundraising gathering, election or parade.
(Ordinance 15-06 adopted 7/28/15)
(a) 
Should any person or business violate the prohibitions contained herein, or allow the commission of an act or condition that proximately resulted in a violation of this section the city attorney may take any action to enforce this or any ordinance to prevent and summarily abate the action and remove or seize any objects used to violate this section. These actions may also include but not be limited to allowing for municipal resources and personnel to: abate any premises or property, closure, condemn, remove any person or thing, court action, suspend, cancel, or void any license or permit issued by the city or a state or federal agency, and any and all other relief as may be necessary.
(b) 
An violation of this section shall be subject to both civil and criminal penalties. A criminal conviction shall be a class C misdemeanor. A violator shall also be subject to the maximum penalties allowed by law for failing to appear in court when charged with an offense as described herein. If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another law, the person may be prosecuted under all applicable laws.
(c) 
A liable party shall be subject to a civil penalty up to $350.00 per violation, or the maximum allowed by law.
(Ordinance 15-06 adopted 7/28/15)