City of Lemon Grove, CA Article II Obstructing Free Movement

§ 9.36.020 Obstructing any street, sidewalk, or other public place or on or in any place open to the public prohibited—Penalty—Exceptions.

A. No person shall willfully and maliciously obstruct the free movement of any person on any street, sidewalk, or other public place or on or in any place open to the public.

B. Penalty. Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished as specified in Section 1.12.010 of the Lemon Grove Municipal Code.

C. Exceptions.

1. It is not intended that this section shall apply where its application would result in an interference with or inhibition of any exercise of the constitutionally protected right of freedom of speech or assembly;

2. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to persons sitting on the curb portion of any sidewalk or street while attending or viewing any parade permitted under the provisions the Lemon Grove Municipal Code; and

3. Nor shall the provisions of this subsection apply to persons sitting upon benches or other seating facilities provided for such purpose by municipal authority or permitted under the provisions of the Lemon Grove Municipal Code.

(Ord. 243 § 2, 1995; Ord. 379 § 1, 2008)