Whoever, in a rude, insolent or angry manner unlawfully touches another person is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $750, up to six months in jail or both.
(Prior code § 16-65; Ord. 98-007 § 12, 1998; Ord. 02-006 § 3, 2002)
A.
It is unlawful for any person, with intent to defraud, to use, pass or offer, or attempt to use, pass or offer, any fake or counterfeit United States currency.
B.
A violation of this section is punishable by a fine of up to $750 and/or imprisonment for up to six months, or both.
(Ord. 23-005 § 1, 2023)
A.
It is unlawful for any person not presently enrolled in the school to loiter, camp out or lounge upon the property of any school property within the city.
B.
It is unlawful for any person to loiter, camp out, or lounge upon any private property within the city, without the consent of the owner.
C.
For the purpose of this section the term "to loiter" refers to the act of being idle, to wander aimlessly, or loafing on the property of another, which has been clearly designated or marked as "closed" or "no loitering," without a lawful purpose and includes school premises or private property owned or leased by another.
(Prior code § 16-96; Ord. 98-007 § 43, 1998; Ord. 23-012, 11/7/2023)
It is unlawful for any two or more persons to assemble together in the city for the purpose of doing any unlawful act with force or violence against the property of the city or against the person or property of another, or against the peace or to the terror of others, or who, being together, shall do any act or make any movement or preparation therefor. Anyone who participates in the aforesaid acts shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Prior code § 16-75; Ord. 17-005 § 6, 2017)
A.
No person shall disturb any lawful assemblage of people in this city by rude, boisterous or indecent behavior or otherwise.
B.
No person shall annoy or disturb any congregation or assembly in this city, gathered together for religious worship, by making a noise, by rude or indecent behavior or profane discourse, within the place wherein such congregation or assembly is gathered together, or so near the same as to be heard by or tending to disturb the persons so engaged or assembled.
(Prior code § 16-82; Ord. 98-007 § 31, 1998)
A person is guilty of disturbing the peace if, with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or carelessly creating a risk thereof, he or she:
1.
Engages in fighting or other violent and tumultuous conduct or in conduct creating the threat of imminent fighting or other violence;
2.
Makes or uses, to or of another, and in the other's presence any gesture, display, or profane, obscene, or abusive language which would reasonably tend to incite or encourage a person to en-gage in fighting or other violent or tumultuous conduct;
3.
Creates loud and offensive noise or utters abusive, profane or obscene language in any public street or other public place or place to which the public is invited;
4.
Places him or herself, or with another or others, congregates, in or on any public way so as to reasonably tend to halt or interfere with the free and regular flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic and refuses to clear such public way when ordered to do so by the police or other lawful authority known to be such;
5.
While loitering, prowling or wandering upon the private property of another, in the daytime or the nighttime, peeks in the door or window of any inhabited building or structure located thereon, without visible or lawful purpose.
(Prior code § 16-73; Ord. 98-007 § 22, 1998; Ord. 00-004 § 1, 2000)
A person is guilty of disorderly conduct if he or she urinates or defecates upon a public street, or any portion of the right-of-way, or upon private property, or in any park or other public property other than property designated for that purpose.
(Prior code § 16-87; Ord. 23-011, 10/3/2023)
It is unlawful for any owner, employee or agent of any establishment which dispenses alcoholic beverages, to sell, give away or otherwise furnish any alcoholic beverage to a person who:
A.
Is visibly intoxicated;
B.
Is intoxicated to a degree which renders him or her incapable of caring for his or her own safety; or
C.
Is intoxicated to a degree which renders him or her a nuisance to the public at large.
(Prior code § 16-74; Ord. 98-007 § 23, 1998)
A. "Calcutta wagering" "Gain" "Gambling"1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. a. b. c. d. e. f. "Gambling device" "Gambling premises" "Gambling proceed" "Gambling record" "Professional gambling" "Profit"
Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the definitions ascribed to them as follows:
means wagering on the outcome of amateur contests, cutter horse racing, professional rodeo events or professional golf tournaments in which those who wager bid at auction for the exclusive right to "purchase" or wager upon a particular contestant or entrant in the event and when the outcome of the event has been decided, the total wagers comprising the pool, less a percentage "take out" by the sponsor of the event, is distributed to those who "purchased" or wagered upon the winning contestants or entrants.
means the direct realization of winnings.
means risking any property for gain contingent in whole or in part upon lot, chance, the operation of a gambling device or the happening or outcome of an event, including a sporting event, over which the person taking a risk has no control, but does not include:
Bona fide contests of skill, speed, strength or endurance in which awards are made only to entrants or the owners of entries;
Bona fide business transactions which are valid under the law on contracts;
Other acts or transactions now or hereafter expressly authorized by law, including, but not limited to, pari-mutuel wagering events which are conducted in accordance with state statutes;
Raffles or bingo, conducted, or pull tabs sold, by charitable or nonprofit organizations where the tickets for the raffle or bingo are sold only within the state and the pull tabs are sold only on the premises owned or occupied by the charitable or nonprofit organization;
Any game, wager or transaction which is incidental to a bona fide social relationship, is participated in by natural persons only, and in which no person is participating, directly or indirectly, in professional gambling; or
Calcutta wagering on contests or events conducted by a bona fide nationally chartered veterans, religious, charitable, educational or fraternal organization or nonprofit local civic or service club organized or incorporated under the laws of the state, provided that:
The contest or event is conducted solely in the state,
Any rules affecting the contest or requirements for participants are clearly posted,
The total prizes or prize money paid out in any one contest or event does not exceed 90% of the total wages,
A minimum of 10% of the total wagers on each contest or event is donated within one year by the sponsoring organization to a bona fide charitable or benevolent purpose,
No separate organization or professional person is employed to conduct the contest or event or assist therein, and
The sponsoring organization, before conducting the contest or event gives 30 days' written notice of the time and place thereof to the city council and the council does not pass a resolution objecting thereto.
means any device, machine, paraphernalia or equipment that is used or usable in the playing phases of any professional gambling activity, whether that activity consists of gambling between persons or gambling by a person involving the playing of a machine.
means any building, room, enclosure, structure, vehicle, vessel or other place, whether open or enclosed, used or intended to be used for professional gambling. Any place where a gambling device is found is presumed to be intended to be used for professional gambling.
means all money or property at stake or displayed in or in connection with professional gambling.
means any record, receipt, ticket, certificate, token, slip or notation given, made, used or intended to be used in connection with professional gambling.
means:
means benefit other than a gain, which is realized or unrealized and direct or indirect, including benefits from proprietorship, management or unequal advantage in a series of transactions.
B.
Prohibited.
1.
No person or entity shall engage in or commit any act of gambling or professional gambling as defined in this chapter.
2.
No person or entity shall permit or allow the provisions of subsection (B)(1) of this section to be violated in or upon the premises owned, managed or otherwise controlled by such person or entity.
(Prior code §§ 16-71, 16-72; Ord. 98-007 §§ 20, 21, 1998)
A.
Definitions. For purposes of this section a disorderly house or business is defined as any inn, property, residence, unit, apartment, tenement, business, building, place, complex, dwelling, business, location, or house in or upon which any of the following activities take place, unmitigated, as herein provided, to wit:
B.
Knowledge of a disorderly house shall be established by written notification from the chief of police to the premises or business owner, or manager thereof. Upon receipt of notice from the chief of police the said owner or manager shall initiate and implement reasonable actions against the tenant, occupant, patron or guest to abate the activities.
1.
Provided however that:
a.
Two such notifications within a 30 day period are required for any inn, property, residence, unit, apartment, tenement, business, building, place, complex, dwelling, business, location, or house.
b.
A violation of the prohibited activities shall be established by the police department being dispatched to the location and a citation issued for one of the above prohibited activities.
C.
It is unlawful for any owner, landlord, property manager, business or manager of a business to knowingly keep or allow any of the above activities in or upon any inn, property, residence, unit, apartment, tenement, business, building, place, complex, dwelling, location or house after receipt of a notification of the same as provided above, without taking reasonable abatement actions.
D.
Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $750 per violation.
(Ord. 22-001 § 1, 2022)
A.
No bawdy house, house of ill fame, house of prostitution or assignation or other place for the practice of fornication or common, ill-governed or disorderly house, shall be kept or maintained within the city. No person shall keep any such house or shall be an inmate of or in any manner connected with any such house or contribute to its support in any manner.
B.
No person shall permit any building or tenement in his or her possession or under his or her control to be used or occupied for any of the purposes mentioned and prohibited in subsection A of this section, or permit any building or tenement used or occupied for any such purposes to stand upon any lot or parcel of land within the city owned, held, possessed or controlled, either as agent, owner or otherwise, by him or her.
(Prior code § 16-68; Ord. 98-007 § 16, 1998)
A.
Any person who shall appear in any public place in a state of nudity or shall make any indecent exposure of his or her person, or be guilty of any indecent or lewd act or behavior, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
B.
Any person who shall appear in any public place or open to public view and make any indecent exposure for the purpose of sexual gratification through any lewd or indecent act or gesture shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Prior code § 16-69; Ord. 98-007 § 17, 1998)
It is unlawful for any person calling on any telephone in the city:
A.
To not clearly state his or her true name and true address if requested; or
(Prior code § 16-84; Ord. 98-007 § 33, 1998)
A.
No person shall be in a public place, street, or sidewalk, or the property of another without the consent of the owner, or in any vehicle parked on a public place, street, or sidewalk while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or a drug or any combination of any alcoholic beverage and drug to a degree that he or she is unable to care for his or her own safety, as demonstrated by staggering, weaving, unable to stand unassisted, vomiting, speaking incoherently, obscene speech, offensive gestures, or any other indecent or obnoxious conduct or act.
B.
Violations of this section shall be punishable by a fine of up to $750 and/or incarceration for up to six months.
(Ord. 00-003 §§ 1, 2, 2000; Ord. 17-019 § 1, 2017; Ord. 24-004, 9/3/2024 )
A.
Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose of this section to protect the public health, safety, welfare, and morals of the community, to maintain compatible business areas where possible, and to protect individuals and neighborhoods from the adverse effects of having activities and standards involving pandering to gross sexuality imposed on them.
B. "Sexually oriented business" "Specified anatomical areas" "Specified sexual activities"
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms will have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
means any business that engages or seeks to engage in the above described activities for commercial purposes either directly or indirectly as a significant and substantial part of the business (deriving more than 15% of its revenues from the above described activities).
means: (1) less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttocks or female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola; (2) human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, whether or not covered.
means: (1) human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal; (2) acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse or sodomy; (3) fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttock or female breast.
C.
Special Uses. None of the following uses shall be permitted in any district unless a special use permit or limited use permit for such use has been obtained. A special use permit pursuant to this section may only be issued in such portions of the following zones as may be designated by the planning commission from time to time, "C-H" commercial highway district or "I-1" light industrial district. No special use permit shall allow any person under the age of 21 to participate in the following uses. The requirement for a special use permit shall be in addition to all other requirements of the zoning ordinance, and shall be in addition to all other requirements of all other applicable ordinances:
1.
Book sales, video and magazine sales, where either the advertising or the displays or signs in or out of the location offer written materials showing specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. This does not apply to the availability for sale of any material displayed in such a way that only the name of the book, video or magazine appears;
2.
Adult movie houses (theaters) offering movies or other displays showing specified sexual activities and specified anatomical areas;
3.
Any type of theater or establishment offering any kind of live show emphasizing specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas;
4.
Any coin-operated devices and any place offering coin-operated devices which show specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas;
5.
Any cabaret, club, or tavern offering any entertainment showing specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
D.
Procedure. Any person desiring a special use permit for any use specified in this section shall apply in the manner provided by the ordinance codified in this chapter for a special use.
1.
The first time a business applies for a sexually orientated business special use permit, that business shall be responsible for sending individual notice to surrounding property owners and their tenants within 140 feet from the business' property lines, excluding streets and alleys, of the proposed business location. The required notice shall be provided by certified mail, return receipt to the city of Riverton. Proof of notice shall be provided to the city at least five days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
2.
A hearing shall be held upon application in accordance with the rules and regulations of the city council. No hearing shall be held, and no application shall be considered, unless and until the applicant is physically present at such hearing. In the event that no protests, either in writing or orally expressed at the time of the hearing, are received from adjacent property owners or their tenants, or other citizens of the city, such application may be considered to comply with subsection A of this section. If objections are received and, in the opinion of the quorum of the city council, the proposed business does comply with the provisions of this section, then an annual permit for the proposed business may be issued by the city clerk for the amount of $250. Such permit must be renewed each year only after application, hearing, and approval of the city council, and payment of the annual permit fee in accordance with rules and regulations of the city. Such permit may include additional requirements or conditions, specifically limitations on signage and outdoor advertising.
E.
Inspections. The chief of police or his or her sworn designee(s) may enter the business of any permittee during their normal business hours to determine compliance with this section as it pertains to commercial activities of the permitted business. Employees and/or owners of any permitted business may be cited for violations of this section. For purposes of this section, the owners, or their lessees or tenants, of the premises are responsible for the actions upon the premises/property.
F.
Noncompliance. If any of the following ordinances are violated in the presence of a police officer, or their designee, or if the owner, lessee, tenant, or employees, or any other person are found guilty of violating any of the following ordinances on or in association with the permitted business location, the chief of police may order the immediate closure of the permitted business until a hearing is held before the city council to determine if the permit should be revoked: Sections 9.08.140, 9.08.150, 9.08.160, 9.08.170, or 9.08.180 of this chapter. Violators may be fined up to a maximum of $750 or sentenced up to six months in jail or both.
G.
Background Checks. All persons involved with the permitted business, including but not limited to owners, managers, and employees, may be required to submit to a background investigation conducted during the initial permitting process as described in subsection (D)(1) of this section by the police department.
H.
Limited Use Permit. A limited use permit may be issued to holders of valid liquor licenses on the following terms and conditions:
1.
The limited use permit shall be issued by the city administrator with the consent of the chief of police.
2.
The limited use permit may only be issued for a period of not more than one day and no establishment, including those with multiple liquor licenses may obtain more than four limited use permits per year.
3.
The limited use permit may only be issued for adult cabaret which is defined as: any exhibition, performance or dance of any type conducted where such exhibition, performance, or dance involves a person who is partially unclothed or in such costume, attire, or clothing as to expose any portion of the female breast below the top of the areola or any portion of the pubic region, anus, buttocks, vulva or genitals, or wearing any device or covering exposed to view which simulates the appearance of any portion of the female breast below the top of the areola or any portion of the pubic region, anus, buttocks, vulva or genitals, or human male genitals. No limited use permit may allow complete nudity of the female breast or genitals or male genitals. The city administrator may put such additional restrictions on each limited use permit as he or she deems appropriate.
4.
A limited use permit may be revoked for violation of any of the conditions of the permit. Violations or revocation of any limited use permit may be grounds for denying future limited use permits.
5.
Anyone shall have the right to appeal the denial of a limited use permit or the conditions placed on a limited use permit by the city administrator to the city council at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
6.
The fee for a limited use permit shall be $60 or such amount as the council may set from time to time by resolution.
(Ord. 06-017 § 1, 2006)
A.
It is a misdemeanor for any two or more persons to engage in a fight by mutual agreement. "Fighting" for purposes of this section shall mean to engage in mutual physical combat that includes, but is not limited to, punching and kicking, as well as choke holds as part of grappling.
Exceptions:
B.
It is a misdemeanor for any person or persons to promote or facilitate a fight between two or more persons.
(Ord. 15-006 § 1, 2015)
A.
A person commits the offense of unlawful use of a toxic substance if he or she inhales or ingests or possesses with the purpose to inhale or ingest, for the purpose of altering his or her mental or physical state, any toxic substance that is not manufactured for human consumption or inhalation.
B.
As used in this section, "toxic substance" means:
1.
Volatile solvents including, but not limited to, paint thinner, gasoline, correction fluid, felt-tip markers, nail polish remover and glue;
2.
Aerosols containing propellants and solvents such as toluene including, but not limited to, spray paint, deodorant, hair products, cooking products and fabric protectors;
3.
Gases including, but not limited to, butane, refrigerants and organic hydrocarbons not created for human ingestion, inhalation or injection; and
4.
Nitrates including, but not limited to, cyclohexylnitrate, amylnitrate and butylnitrate.
5.
Alcohol based products, in any form, including, but not limited to, mouthwash, hand sanitizer, extracts, and other similar substances.
C.
The provisions of subsection A of this section do not apply to a bona fide institution of higher education conducting research with human volunteers pursuant to guidelines adopted by the institution or any federal or state agency.
D.
A violation of this section is punishable by imprisonment for not more than six months, a fine of not more than $750, or both.
(Ord. 19-002 § 1, 2019)