The presence of nude persons in or on public rights-of-way,
public parks, or any other public land, or in or on any private property
open to public view from any public right-of-way, public park, or
other public land, is offensive to members of the general public unwillingly
exposed to such persons. Nudity, if it is to be permitted to be exposed
to public view, should be confined to a defined area. The provisions
of this chapter are enacted for the purpose of securing and promoting
the public health and general welfare of all persons in the City.
(Ord. 560 § 3, 2019)
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the
definitions set forth below:
means devoid of an opaque covering, which covers the genitals,
vulva, pubis, pubic symphysis, pubic hair, buttocks, natal cleft,
perineum, anus, anal region, or pubic hair region of any person or
any portion of the breast at or below the upper edge of the areola
thereof of any female person.
means any public park, street or waters adjacent thereto,
or any place open to the public or exposed to public view, including
specifically a view from any private residence or any portion of the
real property in the immediate vicinity of such private residence,
whether such place is publicly or privately owned.
(Ord. 560 § 3, 2019)
It is declared a public nuisance and unlawful for any person
to appear, sunbathe, bathe, walk, disrobe, or otherwise be nude in
any public place, except in an area expressly set aside for such purpose
or in those portions of a location, if expressly set aside for such
purpose.
(Ord. 560 § 3, 2019)
A.
This
chapter does not apply to persons under the age of 10 years.
B.
This
chapter does not apply to persons engaged in a live theatrical performance,
in a theater, concert hall, or similar establishment which is predominantly
devoted to theatrical performances.
(Ord. 560 § 3, 2019)
Nothing contained in this chapter prohibits any act or acts
which are expressly authorized or prohibited by the Penal Code of
the State of California.
(Ord. 560 § 3, 2019)
