A. DISORDERLY CONDUCT (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) PERSON
Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this section:
Any act, action, or behavior by a person that causes or is likely to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, alarm, or harm to the safety and well-being of others, including but not limited to:
FIGHTING OR VIOLENT BEHAVIOREngaging in physical altercations or threats or violence that disturb the peace of others.
PUBLIC INTOXICATIONBeing in a public place while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any controlled substance, to the extent that such behavior poses a danger to oneself or others.
EXCESSIVE NOISEEngaging in loud, unreasonable noise that disrupts public peace or the quiet enjoyment of public spaces or residential areas.
DISTURBING THE PEACEEngaging in conduct that unreasonably disturbs or interferes with others' ability to enjoy public spaces, including through the use of offensive language, gestures, or threats.
OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC PLACESBlocking or obstructing pedestrian or vehicular traffic in a manner that disrupts the normal flow of movement or creates a safety hazard.
Any individual, corporation, company, association, society, firm, partnership or other legal entity.
B.
Prohibited conduct. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in disorderly conduct as defined in the definitions section within the limits of the Borough of Garwood. Specifically, no person shall:
(1)
Engage in any form of fighting, physical altercation, or violent behavior in public spaces.
(2)
Intoxicate themselves to the point of endangering their own safety or the safety of others in public spaces.
(3)
Produce excessive, unreasonable, or disruptive noise in public places.
(4)
Use offensive, profane, or vulgar language in a manner that disturbs or disrupts public peace, particularly when directed at individuals or groups.
(5)
Obstruct or impede the normal flow of traffic, whether pedestrian or vehicular, in a public place.
C.
Penalties for violation. Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall be subject to the following penalties:
(1)
A fine not exceeding $500 for a first offense.
(2)
A fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment for up to 15 days for subsequent offenses.
(3)
If the conduct results in injury to another person or property damage, the violator may be subject to additional criminal charges and penalties as provided by applicable state law.
D.
Enforcement.
(1)
The Garwood Police Department shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this article, including the issuance of citations, fines, and, when necessary, the arrest of individuals violating this article.
(2)
Law enforcement officers are authorized to respond to complaints from residents, investigate incidents of disturbance, and take immediate action to restore peace when necessary.
E.
Severability. If any part of this article is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remainder of the article shall remain in full force and effect.