Note: Prior ordinance history: Ords. 81, 170, 248, 288,
359 and 382.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings set forth in this section.
means to: (1) pitch or occupy camp facilities; or (2) to
use camp paraphernalia, or both (1) and (2).
means all temporary shelters, including, but not limited
to, tents, huts, or temporary shelters.
means items including, but not limited to, tarpaulins, cots,
beds, sleeping bags, hammocks, or non-city provided cooking facilities
and similar equipment.
is defined as a public park or area within a public park
that is specifically established for dogs and their owners to exercise
and play with the dogs off-leash in a controlled, fenced, and gated
environment.
means to set up or move equipment, supplies, or materials
onto Moorpark Civic Center grounds or parks or open space to camp
or operate camp facilities.
means to keep or permit equipment, supplies, or materials
to remain on Moorpark Civic Center grounds or in parks or open space
in order to camp or operate camp facilities.
means the property containing the Moorpark City Hall, Moorpark
Community Center, Moorpark Library, Moorpark Community Center Park,
and all grounds, parking, landscape, and other areas on the same lots
or parcels of those properties which are located at 699 through 799
Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark.
means and includes any parcel or area of land or water that
is essentially unimproved and devoted to an open space use as defined
in Section 65560 of the California Government Code, and is owned,
leased, used, operated, controlled, or maintained by the city as public
property.
means to participate or assist in establishing or maintaining
a camp or camp facility.
means and includes any land designated by city as a public
park and also includes any public athletic field or court, bicycle
motocross facility, community center, garden, golf course, greenbelt,
gymnasium, lake, pathway, playground, pond, recreation center, recreation
grounds, senior citizen or active adult center, skateboard facility,
swimming pool, teen center, trail, water feature, and any other property
owned, leased, used, operated, controlled, or maintained by the city
for public recreational purposes, whether passive or active, including
all facilities and structures thereon, and all off-street parking
lots or parking areas which are used or intended to be used in connection
therewith.
means the portion of personal property consisting of some
or all of the following items: (1) medication, medical devices, eye
glasses, or other prescription lenses; (2) sleeping bag or bed roll,
which is sanitary and non-verminous; (3) tents in usable condition;
(4) clothes stored in a manner protecting them from the elements,
which are not unsanitary, soiled, or verminous; (5) non-perishable
food items; and (6) personal property with an estimated individual
fair market value of at least $50.
means any tangible personal belongings or possessions, which
shall include any movable or tangible thing that is subject to ownership;
property or chattels that can be seen, weighed, measured, felt, or
touched, including, but not limited to, furniture, appliances, camp
facilities, camping paraphernalia, personal effects and "shopping
carts" or "carts" as defined in this section.
shall have the definition established by Section 31602 of
the California Food and Agriculture Code.
means helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads designed specifically
for use by skateboarders and in-line skaters.
means a horse, mule, donkey or similar equine animal.
shall have the meaning set forth in Business and Professions
Code Section 22435.
means portable or permanent facility specifically established
for use by skateboards and inline skaters that may contain apparatuses
and structures, including, but not limited to, ramps, curbs, jumps,
inclines, and declines, which skate facility is also designed and
intended specifically for use by skateboarders and in-line skaters
and is located on city property and maintained by the city.
means to put aside or accumulate for use when needed, to
put for safekeeping, or to place or leave in a location.
means the network of city-owned or operated non-motorized
pathways used by pedestrians, bicyclists, or persons riding or walking
with riding animals for recreation and transportation.
shall have the definition established by Section 31603 of
the California Food and Agriculture Code.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016; Ord. 493 § 2, 2021; Ord. 494 § 2, 2021)
No person shall enter or remain in any park or open space during
the hours that the park or open space is closed. Parks and open space
shall be closed from sunset to six (6:00) a.m., unless otherwise approved
by city council. The city council may by resolution approve more or
less restrictive hours of operation for a specific park and for certain
facilities or structures, including restrooms, and the amended hours
of operation for the park or facility shall be indicated by appropriate
signage. The city manager or designated representative may close a
park or extend the hours of operation for maintenance, for conditions
which create a danger to public health or safety, or to accommodate
a city-sponsored special event. The hours of operation described above
shall not apply to persons attending an authorized city-sponsored
program or city employees and city contractors engaged in the performance
of their official duties.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
The city manager or designated representative is authorized
to place and maintain such signs or notices as deemed necessary to
carry out the provisions of this chapter and to protect the public
and ensure orderly and efficient use of any park or open space.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
A.
Any person owning or having charge, care, custody, or control of any dog, livestock or other animal shall be responsible for removal of debris, litter or contaminants caused by such animal and any neglect of such responsibility shall be construed as littering, as defined in Section 12.16.050 of this chapter.
B.
Except
as provided herein, no person owning or having charge, care, custody
or control of any dog, livestock, or other animal shall cause, permit
or allow the same to be in a park or open space unless such animal
is restrained by a chain or leash, sufficient to restrain the animal,
not exceeding six feet in length and is in the charge, care, custody,
or control of a competent person.
C.
The
requirement for an animal to be on-leash while in a park or open space
shall not apply to the following:
3.
An
animal used by a law enforcement agency in the performance of its
official duties.
4.
Animals
participating in a show or program in connection with activities for
which a park rental permit has been issued and in accordance with
all conditions attached to such permit.
5.
Animals
participating in a show or program in connection with a city-sponsored
event or program.
D.
For city-sponsored events held upon any city park or open space, the city manager or designated representative shall have the authority to ban any dog, livestock, or other animal from being brought into the event area when it is determined that the presence of animals would create an undue risk to the health or safety of persons attending the event. Whenever animals have been banned from a city event, no person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any animal may cause, permit, or allow the animal to be brought into the designated event area. This section does not apply to guide or service animals for the disabled, animals approved by the city as a contracted service for the event, or animals being used by a public officer in the performance of official duties. The prohibition set forth in this section to ban any dog, livestock, or other animal from city-sponsored event areas, as approved by the city manager or designated representative, shall not apply until signs have been placed in and about the event area, including at public entrances, where the activity is to be prohibited. The city manager or designated representative is authorized to place and maintain such signs consistent with the authority provided by Section 12.16.030 of this chapter.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 412 § 1, 2012; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
No person shall drop or deposit refuse, trash, hazardous waste,
contaminants or litter in any park or open space, except in receptacles
provided for this purpose, nor place in said receptacles any refuse
brought from private property.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
No person shall consume any alcoholic beverages in any park
or open space, except as permitted with the issuance of applicable
city permits.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016; Ord. 473 § 2, 2019)
No person shall make excessive noise through the use of amplifying
equipment, or any other means in any park or open space that tends
to distract or disturb patrons or nearby residents. No person shall
use amplified sound without a park rental permit issued by the city.
Persons with a city-issued park rental permit authorizing use of sound
amplification equipment shall keep the sound volume of such equipment
at a level that avoids disturbing other people using the park or nearby
residents. This section does not apply to amplified sound and authorized
noise-generating activities at a city-sponsored event.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
No person shall engage in threatening, abusive, or indecent
language or engage in any disorderly conduct or behavior tending to
a breach of the peace and interfering with the enjoyment of other
persons in any park or open space. No person shall engage in conduct
or behavior so as to constitute a safety hazard to any other person
within any park or open space.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
No person shall duplicate keys used by the city for padlocks,
door locks or locks of any type in any park or open space.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
A.
Purpose.
The Moorpark Civic Center grounds and parks in the city should be
readily accessible and available to residents, visitors, and to the
public at large. The use of these areas for camping, the storage of
personal property, or both, poses a risk to the health and safety
of persons using the Moorpark Civic Center grounds and parks for these
purposes and to other members of the general public whose access to
public facilities can be hindered, obstructed, or made unsafe by the
presence of camping paraphernalia and personal property in these areas.
The purpose of this section is to protect the public health, safety
and welfare, maintain the Moorpark Civic Center grounds and parks
in the city in a clean and accessible condition, and to prevent the
accumulation of personal property in these spaces.
B.
Unlawful
Camping. No person shall camp, or establish, maintain, operate, or
occupy camping facilities, or use camp paraphernalia, at the Moorpark
Civic Center grounds, or in any park or open space except when participating
in an authorized city-sponsored program.
C.
Storage
of Personal Property. It shall be unlawful for any person to store
personal property, including camp facilities, camp paraphernalia,
and personal effects at the Moorpark Civic Center grounds, in any
park or open space, except as otherwise allowed by the city by permit
or written authorization of the city manager or designee. Nothing
herein shall be construed to allow storage where otherwise prohibited
by this code.
D.
Cooking.
No person shall cook food in the Moorpark Civic Center grounds, except
in designated kitchen areas of civic center buildings or outside as
part of a city sponsored or approved outdoor event. No person shall
cook in city parks or open space, except as otherwise allowed by the
Moorpark Municipal Code or by specific permit.
E.
Designated
city employees or sheriff's department personnel may remove personal
property unlawfully stored or found in the Moorpark Civic Center grounds
or in a park or open space as follows:
1.
The
location of any personal property including camp facilities and camping
paraphernalia shall be noticed as follows: "It is illegal to store
personal property in the Moorpark Civic Center grounds or in a park
or open space. If this personal property is not removed within 72
hours of the date of this posting, THE PERSONAL PROPERTY SHALL BE
DEEMED INTENTIONALLY ABANDONED AND SUBJECT TO REMOVAL AND POSSIBLE
DESTRUCTION."
2.
City
personnel may remove any personal property unlawfully stored or remaining
in the Moorpark Civic Center grounds or in a park or open space after
the posting period has expired.
3.
Personal
property which has been abandoned and which poses an imminent threat
to public health or safety, or which is contraband or evidence of
a crime shall not be subject to the above notice requirements and
shall be removed immediately by city personnel or sheriff's department
personnel and stored or destroyed according to the provisions below.
F.
Removal
and Inventory of Personal Effects. At the time of removal of unlawfully
stored or remaining personal property in the Moorpark Civic Center
grounds or park or open space, city personnel shall conspicuously
post and date a notice either at the exact location from which the
personal effects portion of that personal property were removed or
at another nearby location giving the following information:
G.
Storage
of Personal Effects. Following removal of unlawfully stored or remaining
personal effects, city personnel shall do the following:
1.
Maintain
an inventory identifying the personal effects, where the personal
effects were approximately located, and the reasonable value of each
item;
2.
Place
the removed personal effects in containers labeled in a manner that
facilitates identification by city personnel and the owner and which
reasonably protects such property from damage or theft; and
3.
Store
removed personal effects in an area designated by the city for a period
of 90 days.
H.
Reclaiming
Personal Effects. Personal effects stored by the city, which is claimed
within 90 days from removal shall be released to the person claiming
ownership provided they identify the items of property and the approximate
location where the items of property were left.
I.
Disposition
of Personal Effects.
1.
Personal
effects which remain unclaimed after 90 days may be dedicated for
public use or may be given to a local nonprofit agency for charitable
use.
2.
All
other unlawfully stored or found personal property other than personal
effects removed from an unlawful encampment are deemed intentionally
abandoned and may be summarily abated and destroyed.
J.
The
city manager, the chief of police, or both, are hereby authorized
to promulgate additional rules and policies for the implementation
of this chapter, section, or both, in a manner consistent with state
and federal law.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016; Ord. 493 § 3, 2021; Ord. 494 § 3, 2021)
No one shall vend any food, merchandise or product in any park
or open space without first obtaining a permit from the city.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
A.
No
person shall make or kindle a fire for any purpose, except in places
designated for this purpose, in any park or open space. A person starting
a fire in an authorized place shall be responsible for assuring that
the fire is thoroughly extinguished before leaving the immediate area.
B.
Charcoal
or wood barbecuing is permitted only in the city-installed barbecue
grills.
C.
Personal/portable
barbeques are limited to propane with a maximum cylinder size of 40
pounds. Personal/portable barbeques must be in good working condition
and hoses and regulators must be UL listed. Personal/portable barbecues
must have legs and be placed on the ground at least 30 feet away from
any flammable material, including trees, brush, woodchips, or buildings.
Personal/portable barbecues may not be used in any way so as to scorch,
burn, or otherwise damage turf, tables, or other park equipment or
property. Grease must be collected in a metal container and disposed
of in a trash receptacle.
D.
At
least one individual 18 years or older must be responsible for and
attend to a barbecue at all times while it is in use.
E.
For city-sponsored events held at any city park or open space, the city manager or designated representative shall have the authority to prohibit use of city-installed barbeques and bringing personal/portable barbeques to such events. The prohibition shall not apply until signs have been placed in and about the event area, including at public entrances, where the activity is to be prohibited. The city manager or designated representative is authorized to place and maintain such signs consistent with the authority provided by Section 12.16.030 of this chapter.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
No person shall cut, break, injure, tamper with, deface, remove
or disturb any tree, shrub, plant, rock, building, wall, fence, bench,
sign structure, apparatus or property in any park or open space.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
All fireworks are prohibited in any park or open space in the city, consistent with Chapter 8.64, Fireworks Prohibited, with the exception of public displays and theatrical/special effects authorized by a valid Ventura County Fire Protection District Fire Code (VCFC) permit and applicable city temporary use or park rental permit. No person shall discharge any weapon, firearm, airguns, or slingshots in any park or open space, except in areas specifically designated for such purposes.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
A.
All
persons shall operate, ride, or drive an automobile, bicycle, motorcycle,
truck, trailer, wagon, motor scooter, mobility scooter, powered wheel
chair, animal, or other conveyance at all times with reasonable regard
to the safety of others in any park or open space.
B.
No
person shall operate, ride or drive an automobile, bicycle, motorcycle,
truck, trailer, wagon, motor scooter, mobility scooter, powered wheel
chair, animal, or other conveyance on other than roads or paths designated
for that purpose in any park or open space, except a disabled person
may ride or drive a mobility scooter or powered wheel chair at a maximum
speed limit of four miles per hour on areas designated for pedestrians.
This subsection does not apply to city employees and city contractors
engaged in authorized city business, emergency personnel engaged in
the performance of their official duties, or other use as may be approved
by a park rental permit or with the written authorization of the city
manager or designated representative.
C.
No
motor vehicle, animal or other conveyance shall be parked or fastened
in other than an established or designated parking or hitching area
in any park or open space.
D.
No
person shall roller-skate, roller-blade, skateboard, hoverboard, or
use a similar conveyance on other than sidewalks or paths designed
for pedestrians. No person shall roller-skate, roller-blade, skateboard,
hoverboard, or use a similar conveyance on court surfaces intended
for other sport activities designated and posted by the city for that
purpose.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
A.
The
city rents portions of its parks, including park facilities and structures.
The city has the ability to issue and enforce park rental permits.
Standard conditions of approval, fees, surety, liability, and insurance
requirements for park rental permits shall be established by resolution
of the city council. The city council shall also establish by resolution
the parks that may accommodate attractions, equipment, or temporary
structures, subject to approval of a park rental permit or park use
agreement.
B.
No
person shall interfere with an authorized permitted rental of a city
park, including facilities and structures.
C.
No
person or group shall hold a gathering at a city park which exceeds
attendance limits as established by city council resolution without
first obtaining a permit for such gathering from the city.
D.
No
person or entity shall engage in any for-profit or fee-based activity
or filming of any kind, with the exception of filming by an individual
when such activities are not for commercial purposes and are for personal
use, in any city park without first obtaining a permit from the city,
regardless of the size of the activities or number of participants.
E.
No
person or group shall use amplified sound equipment; locate attractions,
equipment or temporary structures; bring in a contract performer or
contract services provider; or conduct filming for more than personal
use in a park or open space, without obtaining a city-issued park
rental permit. Tents and membrane structures in excess of 200 square
feet and canopies in excess of 400 square feet require a valid Ventura
County Fire Protection District permit and city park rental permit.
F.
The
city manager or designated representative shall have the authority
to issue and enforce park rental permits; determine special conditions
of approval; and determine which attractions, equipment, temporary
structures, contract performer or contract services provider may be
approved with a park rental permit in compliance with the provisions
of this chapter and any applicable city council resolution.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
Nothing in this chapter is intended to preclude the city council
from approving a written park use agreement, including league sports
use agreements, when such agreements are consistent with the provisions
of this chapter.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
A.
No person shall engage in the activities of golf, archery, horseback riding, go-cart riding, motorcycle or motorized off-road vehicle use, hang gliding, use of motor-driven and/or remote controlled model airplanes, use of rockets and any other similar projectiles or flying objects, and use of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles in any park or open space, except in areas specifically designated for such purposes, and posted in accordance with Section 12.16.030.
B.
Prohibited
activities and equipment include trampolines, pony rides, animal shows,
and mechanical rides, except as may be approved by the city manager
or designated representative for a city-sponsored or cosponsored event.
C.
No
person shall participate in any sport or activity so as to constitute
a hazard to any other person within any park or open space.
D.
No
person shall sit, stand, walk, or climb upon any tree, fence, wall,
or other property not designated for such purposes.
E.
No
person shall use a park facility or equipment for an activity which
is inconsistent with the intended use or design of the facility or
equipment.
F.
No
person shall play baseball except on fields specifically designated
for this activity.
G.
Notwithstanding
the foregoing, league sports or activities conducted pursuant to a
park use agreement with the city or park rental permit may be conducted
in accordance with the standards of the sport.
H.
It
is unlawful for any person to urinate or defecate in any public place,
including the Moorpark Civic Center grounds, or in any park or open
space, except when using a urinal, toilet, or commode located in a
bathroom, restroom, portable restroom, or other structure enclosed
from public view.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016; Ord. 493 § 4, 2021; Ord. 494 § 4, 2021)
The following provisions for skate facility use are in addition to the other requirements of this chapter. Section 12.16.020, Hours of operation, Section 12.16.040, Animal control, and Section 12.16.160, Requirement and enforcement of park rental permits, are modified by the following skate facility use requirements.
A.
Only
individuals riding skateboards, roller skates, and in-line skates
are authorized to use the city's skate facility. No bicycles, scooters,
or motorized vehicles are permitted to be operated in the skate facility.
B.
All users of the city's skate facility must wear protective gear including helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads at all times while using said facility. Appropriate signage shall be displayed at the skate facility informing users of the requirement to wear such protective gear and that a user failing to do so will be subject to citation pursuant to Section 12.16.230.
C.
Skate
facility age restrictions for users may be established by city council
resolution.
D.
Skate facility hours of operation and provisions for closure for city-sponsored events, permitted rentals, or for potentially hazardous conditions shall be established by city council resolution, and hours of operation for a skate facility may vary from the hours of operation established by Section 12.16.020. The city council may also establish, by resolution, a fee for the use and/or rental of the skate facility.
E.
No
person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any dog,
livestock, or other animal shall cause, permit, or allow the same
to be brought into, allow to be loose within, or run at large upon
the skate facility. Even with a chain or leash, such animals are prohibited
within the skate facility.
F.
Ramps,
jumps, or other obstacles, equipment, or structures may not be brought
into the skate facility, except in conjunction with a city-sponsored
event or if such equipment is approved on a rental permit.
G.
All
food and beverages are prohibited in a skate facility except water
in a plastic bottle or container, except in conjunction with a city
sponsored event or if food or beverages are approved on a rental permit.
(Ord. 480 § 2, 2020)
The following provisions for dog park use are in addition to the other requirements of this chapter. Section 12.16.040, Animal control, and Section 12.16.160, Requirement and enforcement of park rental permits, are modified by the following dog park use requirements.
A.
Hours
of operation for the dog park shall be established by city council
resolution.
C.
All dogs that are brought into the dog park must be healthy with no contagious conditions, parasite free, and vaccinated as required by Section 6.20.010, Vaccination required.
D.
Potentially
dangerous dogs, vicious dogs, female dogs in heat, and puppies under
four months of age are prohibited from entering the dog park. Dogs
exhibiting threatening or aggressive behavior must be immediately
removed from the dog park. In the event of a dog bite or other injury
caused by a dog, the person having charge, care, custody or control
of the dog that caused the injury must provide current license tag
information and a telephone number to the injured party.
E.
The
city council may by resolution prohibit any breed or type of dog from
entering the dog park.
F.
Separate
areas for use by small dogs and large dogs may be designated at the
dog park. Such areas will be separated by fencing and signage shall
indicate the minimum and/or maximum weight and/or size of dog allowed
in the designated area. Dogs are restricted to use of the area designated
for their size.
G.
Dogs shall be taken off-leash in the double-gated holding area at the dog park entrance. Dogs shall be off-leash once inside the fenced area of the dog park. All other provisions of Section 6.08.050, Leash requirements, and Section 12.16.040, Animal control, shall be enforced. All persons owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any dog in the dog park must carry a leash.
H.
A maximum
of four dogs per person age 16 or older shall be allowed inside the
dog park at any one time. Dogs may not be left unattended in the dog
park, and close supervision of all dogs is required.
I.
No
children under six years of age are permitted in the dog park. Children
age six to age 15 are permitted in the dog park with adult supervision.
J.
All
persons bringing a dog into the dog park shall be responsible for
cleaning up after their dog, disposing of dog feces in the designated
dog waste receptacles, and filling and repairing holes dug by their
dog.
K.
All
human and dog food, including food products, are prohibited in the
dog park.
L.
Use
of noise amplification equipment, including bullhorn, air horn, or
similar device which results in noise disturbance, is prohibited in
the dog park.
M.
Commercial
use of the dog park is prohibited, including dog training classes,
dog grooming, and solicitations or advertisement for pet-related services.
N.
No
private rental of the dog park is permitted.
O.
No
private equipment, attraction, or structure may be brought into the
dog park.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
A.
Parking
restrictions for parks and open space shall be established by resolution
of the city council. Violations of any such restrictions shall be
prosecuted as an infraction unless otherwise indicated by city council
resolution.
B.
The city manager or designee shall have the authority to establish and charge a fee for parking at Arroyo Vista Community Park when charging such a fee is in the best interest of the city. When a parking fee is charged, a sign stating the fee amount and the activity for which the fee is being charged shall be placed at the park entrance. The city manager or designated representative is authorized to place and maintain such signs consistent with the authority provided by Section 12.16.030 of this chapter.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
The following provisions for trail use are in addition to the
other requirements of this chapter.
A.
No
person shall enter or exit a trail except at designated entry and
exit points. This provision does not apply to law enforcement and
emergency personnel engaged in the performance of their official duties
or city employees and city contractors engaged in authorized city
business.
B.
All
persons shall observe posted right-of-way restrictions and "trail
courtesy" right-of-way regulations. Unless otherwise posted, pedestrians
shall yield to equestrians and bicyclists shall yield to equestrians
and pedestrians.
C.
Unless
otherwise posted, the speed limit on trails is 15 miles per hour.
D.
A person
may only lead or ride a riding animal on designated trails. No person
owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any riding animal
shall leave said animal unsupervised or unattended at any time. Riding
animals must be adequately and safely equipped for riding. Untrained,
unmanageable, or vicious riding animals are prohibited from entering
or using trails.
(Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
A.
Between
the hours of eleven (11:00) p.m. and six (6:00) a.m., no person shall
enter, remain, or be present in or upon the Moorpark Civic Center
grounds.
B.
This
section shall not apply to persons whose presence is authorized by
the city of Moorpark, is in conjunction with an activity that is authorized
or permitted by the city of Moorpark, or is in conjunction with gaining
ingress or egress to any facility on the Moorpark Civic Center grounds.
C.
Any
violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor, unless reduced to
an infraction at the discretion of the city attorney or district attorney.
However, any violation beyond the third offense may not be reduced
to an infraction, and shall be charged as a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 488 § 3, 2021; Ord. 493 § 5, 2021; Ord. 494 § 5, 2021)
A.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished in accordance with Chapter 1.10 of this code; provided, however, that a fourth or additional violation by the same person regardless of the time of occurrence, shall constitute a misdemeanor.
D.
In addition to the provisions of subsections A, B and C, a violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance and may be abated by the city through a civil process by means of a restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or in any other manner provided by law for the abatement of such nuisances.
(Ord. 439 § 3, 2016; Ord. 488 § 3, 2021; Ord. 493 § 6, 2021; Ord. 494 § 6, 2021)
