A. 
For the purposes of this chapter, an individual (solicitor) coerces, threatens, hounds, or intimidates another (solicitee) when:
1. 
The solicitor's conduct would cause a reasonable person in the position of the solicitee to fear for his or her safety; or
2. 
The solicitor intentionally blocks the path of the solicitee; or
3. 
The solicitor makes physical contact with the solicitee; or
4. 
The solicitor persists in following the solicitee closely, while the solicitor continues to solicit alms after the solicitee has informed the solicitor by words or conduct that the solicitee does not want to give anything to the solicitor to which the person demanding payment is not entitled to under the law.
B. 
"Soliciting alms"
means to ask for money, goods, services, or other thing of value, as a charity, whether by words, bodily gestures, signs or other means.
C. 
"Charity,"
as used in this chapter, means the voluntary giving of money, goods, services, or any other thing of value without the expectation of compensation in return.
D. 
"Solicitor"
means one who solicits alms as defined in subsection B of this section.
E. 
"Solicitee"
means one who is approached by a solicitor.
F. 
"Fear for safety"
defined. The following facts, among others, may be considered in deciding whether a reasonable person would be caused to fear for his or her safety:
1. 
The occurrence of threatening gestures or other threatening conduct of the solicitor, including following the solicitee.
2. 
The proximity of the solicitor to the solicitee and the duration of the solicitation.
3. 
The making of physical contact with the solicitee.
G. 
"Intentionally block"
means to walk, stand, sit, lie or place an object in such a manner as to block passage by another person or a vehicle or to require another person or driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contact.
(Ord. 05-17, 2017)
It shall be unlawful for any person on the streets, sidewalks, or other places open to the public, whether publicly or privately owned, to intentionally coerce, threaten, hound, or intimidate another person for the purposes of soliciting alms.
(Ord. 05-17, 2017)
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to punishment as provided for in Chapter 1.08 of this code.
(Ord. 05-17, 2017)