§ 9.04.080 — Prohibition against loitering in nocruising zone

9.04.080 Prohibition against loitering in nocruising zone.

A. It is unlawful for any person to loiter on any property in the proximity of any identified no-cruising zone. B. For purposes of this section, "loitering" means being present on any property under such circumstances that a reasonable person would conclude that the person: 1. Does not have a purpose connected with the usual and ordinary use to which such property is put; and 2. Does not have a bona fide intent to exercise a constitutional right; and 3. Is causing public inconvenience or annoyance. C. For the purposes of this section, "property in the proximity of any posted no-cruising zone" means any property which is both visible from and located within three hundred (300) feet of any portion of a street, alley or highway which is clearly identified by signs as a no-cruising zone pursuant to Section 10.32.080 of this code. D. It is a separate offense if, upon citation for loitering pursuant to this section, a person fails to depart promptly from the proximity of the posted no-cruising zone. E. Violation of this section is an infraction. The penalty for a first violation hereunder is a one hundred dollar ($100.00) fine; for a second violation within one year, the penalty is a two hundred dollar ($200.00) fine; for each additional violation within one year, the penalty is a five hundred dollar ($500.00) fine. (Prior code § 26.01.076)