(1) The
city library patrons may only use the interior of the library premises
for reading, studying, computer research, or to use other library
materials and resources.
(2) Library
patrons are prohibited from causing disturbances or unreasonable noise
in the library.
(a) A
disturbance is defined as any conduct by an individual which interferes
with a patron’s use of the library or interferes with the conduct
and operation of the city library.
(b) An
unreasonable noise is defined as any loud, unnecessary, or unusual
noise which disturbs the peace and quiet of the city library or which
causes interference with the use of the library by a reasonable person
of normal sensitiveness. The standards which may be considered in
determining whether an individual has caused interference with a patron’s
use of the library include, but are not limited to, the following:
(ii) Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;
(iii) Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural;
(iv) The duration of the noise;
(v) Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent or constant.
(c) The above offense is punishable as a violation and may include a fine not exceeding $720.00 pursuant to SMC section
1.205.
[Section 5.062 added by Ordinance No. 5951, enacted January 18, 2000; amended
by Ordinance No. 6169, enacted May 15, 2006]