Chapter 8.20
OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER
Sections
8.20.030 Obstruction of pedestrians or vehicles
8.20.010 Definitions
As used in this chapter:
“Camping” means sleeping or otherwise being in a temporary shelter, tent or sleeping bag out-of-doors, sleeping atop or covered by materials such as a bedroll, cardboard or newspapers out-of-doors, or cooking over an open flame or fire out-of-doors.
“Panhandling” means any solicitation made in person in which a person requests an immediate donation of money or other gratuity from another person, including without limitation seeking donations in exchange for an item of little or no monetary value under circumstances where a reasonable person would understand that the transaction is in substance a donation.
“Public place” means a place to which the public has access, including without limitation streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys, parking areas, plazas, parks, and playgrounds. [Ord. 1341 §2, 2016]
8.20.020 Assault
Repealed by Ord. 1431. [Ord. 1341 §2, 2016]
8.20.030 Obstruction of pedestrians or vehicles
No person may walk, stand, sit, lie, or place an object in a public place in such a manner as to block rightful passage by another person or a vehicle, or to require another person or a driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. This section does not apply to lawful picketing, parades or use of a public place in accordance with a permit issued by the city. [Ord. 1341 §2, 2016]
8.20.040 Aggressive panhandling
Repealed by Ord. 1431. [Ord. 1341 §2, 2016]
8.20.050 Sitting or lying on public sidewalks
Repealed by Ord. 1431. [Ord. 1341 §2, 2016]
8.20.060 Camping
Camping is prohibited in all public places, except those that are specifically designated for camping by the appropriate governmental authority. [Ord. 1341 §2, 2016]