OFFENSES AGAINST THE PUBLIC

Raleigh City Code pt. 13, ch. 2

in effect

Raleigh City Code § 13-2001 ABANDONED ICEBOXES AND REFRIGERATORS.

Sec. 13-2001. - ABANDONED ICEBOXES AND REFRIGERATORS. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to leave outside of any building or dwelling in a place accessible to children any abandoned, unattended or discarded icebox, refrigerator or any other container of any kind which has an airtight door, or lock which may not be released for opening from the inside of such icebox, refrigerator or container. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to leave outside of any building or dwelling in a place accessible to children any abandoned, unattended or discarded icebox, refrigerator or any other container of any kind which has an airtight snap lock or other device thereon without first removing the snap lock or doors from such icebox, refrigerator or container. (c) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor and may also be enforced through issuance of a civil penalty pursuant to §14-1005, through injunctive or other equitable relief, or a combination of remedies. (Code 1959, §15-1; Ord. No. 2022-339, §55, 2-15-22)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2002 ADVERTISING; POSTING OUTDOORS.

Sec. 13-2002. - ADVERTISING; POSTING OUTDOORS. It shall be unlawful for any person to inscribe or post any outdoor advertising matter upon any public street or sidewalk or any post, tree, standard or other structure on the streets or public alleys of the City; provided, however, this section shall not prohibit the posting of signs in an effort to raise funds for a public charitable purpose. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor and may also be enforced through issuance of a civil penalty pursuant to §14-1005, through injunctive or other equitable relief, or a combination of remedies. (Code 1959, §15-2; Ord. No. 2022-339, §56, 2-15-22)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2003 AIRCRAFT; DEFINITION; STUNT FLYING; MINIMUM ALTITUDE; PERMITS.

Sec. 13-2003. - AIRCRAFT; DEFINITION; STUNT FLYING; MINIMUM ALTITUDE; PERMITS. (a) The term aircraft as used in this section means any aeroplane, airplane, gas bag, glider, flying machine, balloon, any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used and designed for navigation of or flight in the air except a helicopter, a parachute, or other device used primarily as safety equipment. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person, within or over the corporate limits of the City, to guide or operate an aircraft in any manner designed to give any demonstration of trick flying, or aerial acrobatics, or stunts, or to make or cause to make any manipulation of the control of any such aircraft as may tend to divert such aircraft from an otherwise normal flight. (c) Except while taking off from or landing at an established landing field or airport, or pursuant to a permit under subsection (e) hereof, no person, firm or corporation shall fly or permit any aircraft to be flown over the corporate limits of the City or City-owned property except at a height sufficient to permit a reasonably safe emergency landing, which in no case shall be less than one thousand (1,000) feet. (d) The term established landing field or airport shall include public airfields and airports and private airfields and landing strips authorized under the provisions of §10-2073(c)(15) of this Code. (e) For the purpose of aerial photography or for other temporary, special purpose, a permit must be obtained from the City Manager in order to operate aircraft at an altitude lower than one thousand (1,000) feet or to take-off or land an aircraft at places other than established landing fields or airports. Such a permit will be granted only if proof is offered to the City Manager that: (1) All applicable FAA standards and restrictions will be complied with; (2) The proposed flight, take-off or landing will not conflict with other scheduled public or private activities; and (3) The health, safety and welfare of the public will not be jeopardized. (Code 1959, §15-5; Ord. No. 1980-443, §1, 9-2-80)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2004 PARACHUTE JUMPS; PERMIT REQUIRED.

Sec. 13-2004. - PARACHUTE JUMPS; PERMIT REQUIRED. (a) Except pursuant to a valid permit issued under this section, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to make a parachute jump from an aircraft, balloon or helicopter over or within the corporate limits of the City. (b) A permit may be issued by the City Manager for parachute jumps associated with public exhibitions, demonstrations, or for other temporary, special purposes or occasions. Such a permit will be granted only upon proof that: (1) All FAA standards and restrictions will be complied with; (2) The proposed parachute jump or jumps will not conflict with other scheduled public or private activities; and (3) The health, safety and welfare of the public will not be jeopardized. (Code 1959, §15-4; Ord. No. 1980-443, §2, 9-2-80)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2005 HELICOPTERS; OPERATION REGULATED.

Sec. 13-2005. - HELICOPTERS; OPERATION REGULATED. It shall be unlawful, except in case of emergency, for a helicopter to take off from or land within the corporate limits of the City of Raleigh, except under the conditions set out herein. (a) Definitions. The following words used herein shall have the meaning set out below: (1) Heliport, unlimited use. The words heliport, unlimited use shall mean a landing area used by helicopters which, in addition, includes all necessary passenger and cargo facilities, maintenance and overhaul, fueling, service, storage, tie-down areas, hangars, and other necessary buildings and open spaces. (2) Heliport, limited use. The words heliport, limited use shall mean a landing area used for the landing and taking off of helicopters, including all necessary passenger and cargo facilities, fueling, and emergency service facilities. (3) Helistop, unlimited use. The words helistop, unlimited use shall mean any land used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters for the purpose of picking up or discharging passengers or cargo, not including fueling, refueling, or service facilities. (4) Helistop, limited use. The words helistop, limited use shall mean a landing area for the purpose of takeoff or landing of private helicopters for the purpose of picking up or discharging passengers or cargo, and shall not be open to use by any helicopter without prior permission having been obtained. Helistops of both limited or unlimited use may be established on the tops of buildings. (b) Area requirements. (1) Area requirements for helicopters, whether for limited or unlimited use shall be as follows: The minimum landing area for each heliport shall be two hundred (200) feet by four hundred (400) feet, not including tie-down facilities, taxiways, terminal buildings, parking areas, service areas, and areas for other necessary facilities. (2) The area requirements for helistops, whether for limited or unlimited use shall be as follows: The minimum landing area for helistops, whether for limited or unlimited use shall be one hundred (100) feet by one hundred (100) feet, but if the helistop is on a building, the minimum landing area shall be forty (40) feet by forty (40) feet. The landing area shall be surrounded by a fence at least four (4) feet in height. (c) Approach zones. Approach zones to a heliport or helistop must be sufficiently clear of obstructions to provide a slope of 8:1 (approximately seven (7) degrees measured from the horizontal). If necessary, a curved approach may be used. (d) High voltage transmission lines. Heliports and helistops shall not be established in close proximity to high voltage transmission lines. (e) Landing area alignment. The landing area shall be aligned to give maximum "into-the-wind" operation. (f) Surfaces. The actual area used for landing must be made of such material that it will be free of dust, loose ground, and particles of concrete which may be blown about by the down blast of air of the rotor, and must be properly drained. (g) Federal aviation agency standards. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of sections 13-2003, 13-2004 and 13-2005 of this Code and the standards and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), such conflict shall be resolved in favor of the applicable FAA standards and regulations. (h) Landings only at designated facilities. It shall be unlawful, except in cases of emergency, for a helicopter to take off or land within the corporate limits of the City except at a designated heliport or helistop, as defined in this Code; provided, infrequent, special take-offs or landings may be allowed pursuant to a permit from the City Manager under subsection (j) hereof. (i) Location. Heliports and helistops may be established within the City limits of the City only as provided by §10-2144(b), airfield, landing strip and heliport for vertical landing aircraft. (j) Special landing or take-off permits. The City Manager may issue special permits for the landing or taking off of helicopters within the corporate limits at other than designated heliports and helistops upon proof that: (1) All FAA standards and restrictions will be complied with; (2) The proposed take-off or landing will not conflict with other scheduled public or private activities; and (3) The public health, safety and welfare will not be jeopardized. (Code 1959, §15-4.1; Ord. No. 1980-443, §3, 9-2-80; Ord. No. 1991-879E-TC-388, §1, 11-19-91)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2006 THROWING OR DROPPING MATTER.

Sec. 13-2006. - THROWING OR DROPPING MATTER. It shall be unlawful for any person in any aircraft to throw or cause or permit to be thrown out, discharged, or dropped any ballast, instruments, tools, containers, posters, handbills, samples, or other material, unless it be directly over a place designated for the purpose; and all tools and equipment carried in or upon aircraft shall be adequately fastened in place before leaving the ground and shall so remain except when in actual use; provided, the Council, within its discretion, may, upon formal application made in writing to the Council, permit the distribution of such advertising matter as to the Council may appear consistent with the public interest. (Code 1959, §15-5)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2007 BEGGING.

Sec. 13-2007. - BEGGING. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to beg or panhandle as defined in §13-2031 of this Code upon the streets or any other public property without first obtaining a permit from the Chief of Police or his designee. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor and may also be enforced through issuance of a civil penalty pursuant to §14-1005, through injunctive or other equitable relief, or a combination of remedies. (b) Application for the permit shall be in writing on a form furnished by the Chief and shall be submitted to the Police Department at least forty-eight (48) hours before the first day sought for begging. The application shall include the full legal name of the applicant, the applicant's address, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses, and any other information needed to establish the applicant's identity. The applicant shall also provide picture identification at the time the application is submitted or, if picture identification is impractical, the applicant shall provide other documentation that definitively establishes identity. The Chief shall grant the permit unless: (1) The application contains a false or fraudulent statement; or (2) The applicant has been convicted of violating begging or panhandling ordinances within the twelve (12) months prior to the application date. The Chief shall grant or deny the permit within twenty-four (24) hours after a completed application is submitted. An applicant may appeal a denial of a permit to the City Manager if the appeal is taken within ten (10) days after receiving actual notice of the denial. (c) A permit shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance or until the permit holder is convicted of a violation of the City's begging and panhandling ordinances. If a permit holder is convicted of a violation of the begging and panhandling ordinances, the holder shall not be eligible for another permit for a period of one year from the date of conviction of the offense. Any revocation of a permit pursuant to this section may be appealed to the Chief of Police, or his designee, if the appeal is taken within ten (10) days of notice of the revocation. (d) Issuance of a permit under this section does not authorize begging in locations where it is otherwise prohibited by law. (Code 1959, §15-6; Ord. No. 2011-836, §1, 2-1-11, eff. 3-18-11; Ord. No. 2012-29, §1, 3-20-12, eff. 3-25-12; Ord. No. 2022-339, §57, 2-15-22)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2008 CONTESTS; RADIO, TELEVISION AND NEWSPAPER; LIMITATIONS.

Sec. 13-2008. - CONTESTS; RADIO, TELEVISION AND NEWSPAPER; LIMITATIONS. (a) It shall be unlawful to promote or advertise by radio, television, newspaper, or other advertising medium a treasure hunt or other similar contest or competition in which a prize or other thing of value is given or promised to the person who shall find such prize (or a token which would indicate that such finder was entitled to such prize), unless the prize or token is concealed on property owned or controlled by the promoter of the contest, or on private property within the written consent of the owner, and the boundaries of such property are clearly defined in the clues giving the location of the prize or token. (b) This section shall apply only to contests or competitions in the advertisement of which it is indicated that the prize or token is or might be concealed within the City limits. (Code 1959, §15-6.1)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2009 FIREWORKS, EXPLOSIVES; SALE.

Sec. 13-2009. - FIREWORKS, EXPLOSIVES; SALE. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale within the corporate limits of the City, or within a radius of one mile thereof, any firecrackers, cannon, Roman candles, skyrockets, or other fireworks. Explosives as defined in the Fire Prevention Code may be sold only in conformity with the provisions of that Code. (Code 1959, §15-20)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2010 FIREARMS; DISCHARGE WITHIN CITY.

Sec. 13-2010. - FIREARMS; DISCHARGE WITHIN CITY. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge within the corporate limits of the City, any air rifle, gun or pistol, or any spring gun, pistol, or other similar device which impels with force any shot or pellet of any kind. The Chief of Police or any member of the Police Department is hereby authorized to seize and hold subject to order of court, any such air rifle, gun or pistol or spring gun or pistol, or other similar device which impels with force any shot or pellet of any kind, which shall be used, shot, or discharged within the City, in violation of this section. This subsection shall not become effective immediately with respect to property which meets the following criteria: (i) consists of one thousand (1,000) or more contiguous acres under common ownership; (ii) does not contain an occupied residence; (iii) has been annexed by voluntary petition with an effective date on or after July 1, 1995; and (iv) the owner shows by satisfactory proof that there is an outstanding lease, for hunting purposes, to an organized hunting club. This subsection shall become effective with respect to such property on the earlier of three (3) years after the effective date of annexation or the date the hunting club lease, including allowable extensions, expires or is terminated. The property owner shall notify the City of the expiration or termination of the lease if within the three-year period. Between the effective date of annexation and the date this subsection becomes effective, firearms may be discharged on the property only for hunting purposes by persons who are members or permitted guests of the lessee hunting club, or otherwise as allowed by this section, but in no event within one thousand (1,000) feet of an occupied residence. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a person over twenty-one (21) years of age using a .22 calibre rifle with blank or shot cartridges upon property owned or occupied by him from firing upon pigeons, squirrels or rats (when not in violation of state law) upon or around an apartment or dwelling or, with written permission of the owner and occupant, another occupied facility, if such person shall first procure a permit from the Chief of Police for such purpose. The permit shall run for not more than ninety (90) days, and shall authorize firing during daylight hours on weekdays only upon premises owned or occupied by the applicant, and shall be revocable by the Chief of Police upon a violation of its conditions or upon complaint that the permit holder is not exercising his privilege in a careful and prudent manner and with due regard to life and property. Permits shall not be issued for property located within one hundred fifty (150) feet of a school or park. (c) The provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed to prohibit the discharge of such devices either during a course of instruction in their use conducted by the Police Department of the City or on a firing range completely enclosed within a building in the City, after inspection of the building and approval of the use of such range by the Police Department from the standpoint of public safety. (d) It shall be illegal to possess a firearm, including concealed handguns otherwise allowed by the provisions of G.S. article 54B, on or about the person on any City-owned or controlled property, whether real or personal. The City Manager is hereby directed to post an appropriate notice of the ban on concealed handguns at and in every lot or building owned or controlled by the City. This prohibition shall not apply to on-duty law enforcement personnel, active duty military personnel on assignment, or to any activities carried out on a City-owned or controlled fire range. (e) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor and may also be enforced through issuance of a civil penalty pursuant to §14-1005, through injunctive or other equitable relief, or a combination of remedies. (Code 1959, §15-21; Ord. No. 1981-562, §1, 1-6-81; Ord. No. 1992-8, §1, 7-7-92; Ord. No. 1993-188, §1, 5-4-93; Ord. No. 1995-749, §1, 10-18-95; Ord. No. 1995-788, §1, 12-5-95; Ord. No. 2002-277, § 1, 9-3-02; Ord. No. 2022-339, §58, 2-15-22)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2010.1 SAME—DISPLAY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN IMPAIRING SUBSTANCE.

Sec. 13-2010.1. - SAME—DISPLAY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN IMPAIRING SUBSTANCE. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to display any air rifle, gun, or pistol or any spring gun, pistol, or other similar device which impels with force any shot or pellet of any kind on any street, sidewalk, alley, or other public property or within a motor vehicle on any street, sidewalk, alley, or other public property while under the influence of an impairing substance. Unless otherwise defined in Part 14 of this Code, all words and terms of this section shall have the same meaning as defined in G.S. chapter 20 and the offense of impairment shall be the same as impaired while driving a noncommercial vehicle as set forth in G.S. chapter 20. (b) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor and may also be enforced through issuance of a civil penalty pursuant to §14-1005, through injunctive or other equitable relief, or a combination of remedies. (Ord. No. 1993-267, §§1, 4, 9-21-93; Ord. No. 2022-339, §59, 2-15-22)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2011 GASOLINE SALES TO PERSONS UNDER INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR OR DRUGS.

Sec. 13-2011. - GASOLINE SALES TO PERSONS UNDER INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR OR DRUGS. It shall be unlawful for any person within the corporate limits of the City to sell, deliver or release any amount of gasoline to any person under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or drugs. (Code 1959, §15-22)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2012 MOLOTOV COCKTAILS AND FIREBOMBS; DEFINITIONS; PROHIBITED ACTS.

Sec. 13-2012. - MOLOTOV COCKTAILS AND FIREBOMBS; DEFINITIONS; PROHIBITED ACTS. (a) Definitions. (1) Molotov cocktail is defined as any breakable container or any container designed in such a manner that upon being propelled it will at impact empty its contents, filled with an inflammable fluid or substance, fitted with a fuse or wick. (2) Firebomb is defined as any type of object designed or constructed so that upon being propelled it will explode or ignite its area of impact. (b) Prohibited acts. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to manufacture, possess, transport or use any Molotov cocktail or other firebomb. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person or group of persons to possess all the items needed to manufacture Molotov cocktails or other firebombs other than on his or their premises. (Code 1959, §15-29.1)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2013 SHOESHINING ON STREETS.

Sec. 13-2013. - SHOESHINING ON STREETS. It shall be unlawful for any person to shine shoes on the streets of the City. (Code 1959, §15-40)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2014 THROWING DEBRIS FROM WINDOWS.

Sec. 13-2014. - THROWING DEBRIS FROM WINDOWS. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons in the City to throw, pitch, or otherwise cast out of a window or other opening above the first story of a building into the street or on the awning, roof, or top of any other building, a lighted cigarette, cigar or match, or any drinking cup, glass bottle, or other debris or refuse whatsoever. (Code 1959, §15-47)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2015 TOILET FACILITIES; USE BY SEX FOR WHICH NOT INTENDED.

Sec. 13-2015. - TOILET FACILITIES; USE BY SEX FOR WHICH NOT INTENDED. On public or on private property used by the public or patrons of a business establishment where separate toilet facilities are provided for the use of different sexes and such facilities are conspicuously labeled to give notice of the sex for which the facility is set apart, it shall be unlawful for a member of one sex to enter or use a facility provided for members of the opposite sex. Provided this section shall not be construed to prevent the inspection of toilet facilities by the owner or person in charge thereof or the designated agent of either, nor to prevent the performance of janitorial services therein by the person or persons designated to perform such services when members of the opposite sex are not present. (Code 1959, §15-48)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2016 OBSTRUCTING RAILROAD CROSSINGS.

Sec. 13-2016. - OBSTRUCTING RAILROAD CROSSINGS. No railroad company or employee shall allow any passenger train involved in switching operations or the embarking or debarking of passengers to continuously block the railroad crossing at Cabarrus Street for a period exceeding ten (10) minutes. No other street crossing in the City shall be continuously blocked by any train for a period of time longer than ten (10) minutes. (Code 1959, §18-2; Ord. No. 1981-785, §2, 11-3-81; Ord. No. 1981-786, §1, 11-3-81; Ord. No. 1986-866, §1, 10-7-86; Ord. No. 1987-6, §1, 6-16-87; Ord. No. 1990-642, §§1, 2, 9-4-90; Ord. No. 1997-182, §1, 9-2-97)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2017 MASKS—DECLARATION OF EXERCISE OF POWERS.

Sec. 13-2017. - MASKS—DECLARATION OF EXERCISE OF POWERS. The Council expressly declares that public appearances, whether in motor vehicles or otherwise, of persons who are masked or hooded and unidentifiable, threaten the supremacy of the law and cannot be permitted in the City. The City herein exercises its police power to protect its citizens from intimidation, the public from crime by masked and hooded persons, and to give to its police the fullest opportunity to detect, apprehend and bring to justice, violators of the law. (Code 1959, §15-26)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2018 SAME—DEFINITIONS.

Sec. 13-2018. - SAME—DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of sections 13-2017, 13-2019 and 13-2020 the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them respectively: (a) The term mask includes any mask, device or hood whereby any portion of the face is so hidden or covered as to conceal the identity of the wearer. (b) The term public place includes all walks, alleys, streets, boulevards, avenues, lanes, roads, highways or other ways or thoroughfares dedicated to public use or owned or maintained by public authority; all grounds and buildings owned or leased by, maintained or operated by public authority; all buildings owned, leased or operated for the use of organizations enjoying any tax-exempt privilege as a charitable use. (Code 1959, §15-27)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2019 SAME—MASKED PUBLIC APPEARANCE PROHIBITED.

Sec. 13-2019. - SAME—MASKED PUBLIC APPEARANCE PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any person, while masked, to be or appear on or in any public place in the City. (Code 1959, §15-28)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2020 SAME—EXCEPTIONS.

Sec. 13-2020. - SAME—EXCEPTIONS. The following are exempted from the provisions of sections 13-2017 and 13-2019: (a) All children under the age of seventeen (17). (b) All workers while engaged in a work wherein a covering is worn for physical safety and protection against occupation hazards or because of the nature of the occupation, trade or profession. (c) Persons while wearing traditional holiday costumes. (d) Persons while engaged in theatrical productions or masquerade balls. (e) Persons wearing gas masks prescribed in civil defense drills and exercises or emergencies. (Code 1959, §15-29)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2021 CROSS BURNING, INTIMIDATING THREATS OR EXHIBITIONS—DECLARATION OF EXERCISE OF POWER.

Sec. 13-2021. - CROSS BURNING, INTIMIDATING THREATS OR EXHIBITIONS—DECLARATION OF EXERCISE OF POWER. All persons residing in the City are entitled to the equal protection of their lives and property. It is the purpose of the law to protect all, not only against physical violence but also against threats and intimidation. The City Council finds that there arises a threat to the good order and peace of the City in the use of certain signs and symbols for the purpose of intimidating certain people and groups of people. The City and its duly constituted authorities cannot permit persons, known or unknown, to issue either actual or implied threats against other persons in the City by exhibiting any sign or symbol in the form of a burning or flaming cross, or otherwise, for the purpose of intimidation. Persons in this City are and shall continue to be answerable only to the established law as enforced by the legally appointed officers. (Code 1959, §15-8)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2022 SAME—DEFINITIONS.

Sec. 13-2022. - SAME—DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of sections 13-2021 through 13-2026 the term public place includes all walks, alleys, streets, boulevards, avenues, lanes, roads, highways or other ways or thoroughfares dedicated to public use or owned or maintained by public authority; all grounds and buildings owned, leased by, operated or maintained by public authority. (Code 1959, §15-9)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2023 SAME—CROSS BURNING PROHIBITED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.

Sec. 13-2023. - SAME—CROSS BURNING PROHIBITED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY. It shall be unlawful for any person to place or to cause to be placed in a public place in the City a burning or flaming cross or any manner of exhibit in which a burning or flaming cross, real or simulated, is a whole or a part. (Code 1959, §5-10)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2024 SAME—CROSS BURNING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.

Sec. 13-2024. - SAME—CROSS BURNING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to place or cause to be placed on the property of another in the City a burning or flaming cross or any manner of exhibit in which a burning or flaming cross, real or simulated, is a whole or a part, without first obtaining written permission of the owner or occupier of the premises so to do. (Code 1959, §15-11)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2025 SAME—PARADING WITH BURNING CROSS PROHIBITED.

Sec. 13-2025. - SAME—PARADING WITH BURNING CROSS PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride, march or parade (on foot, in or upon any vehicle, or otherwise) in any public place in the City while displaying any flaming or burning cross, real or simulated. (Code 1959, §15-12)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2026 SAME—INTIMIDATING EXHIBITS PROHIBITED.

Sec. 13-2026. - SAME—INTIMIDATING EXHIBITS PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any person to place or cause to be placed anywhere in the City any exhibit of any kind whatsoever with the intention of intimidating any person, to prevent them from doing any act which is lawful or to cause them to do any act which is unlawful. (Code 1959, §15-13)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2027 ENDURANCE CONTESTS.

Sec. 13-2027. - ENDURANCE CONTESTS. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, advertise, promote or in any way participate in any marathon dance or walking contest, walkathon, or similar physical endurance contest or performance continuing or intended to continue for a period of more than eight (8) hours, whether or not an admission fee is charged, or a prize awarded to one or more participants for participation therein, within the corporate limits of the City. (Code 1959, §15-18)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2028 OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS.

Sec. 13-2028. - OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS. Fence required. In the interest of public safety and particularly the safety of children, every outdoor swimming pool (except commercial pools and pools operated by hotels or motels under constant surveillance) in the City heretofore or hereafter constructed having a depth of water of eighteen (18) inches or greater at its deepest point which are designed to utilize mechanical filtering systems shall be enclosed with a wire fence or other equivalent type barrier designed to minimize the possibility of young children and other unwary persons from entering the pool area unsupervised. The fence or barrier may enclose either the pool area only or the full property boundary area or any part of the property which includes the pool. The fence or barrier shall be designed to meet the following criteria: (a) The fence or barrier shall be at least forty-eight (48) inches in height. (b) Entrances through the fence or barrier shall be provided with self-closing gates which have self-latching mechanisms. (c) Openings under and through a fence or barrier with the gate(s) closed shall be sized so that a four-and-one-half-inch diameter sphere cannot pass through the openings. (d) Shrubbery or plantings are not acceptable as a fence or barrier. (e) A dwelling house or accessory building may be used as part of such enclosure. No person in possession of land in the City, either as owner, purchaser, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is situated a swimming pool shall fail to provide and maintain such barrier as herein provided. (Code 1959, §7-116; Ord. No. 1983-245-TC-205, §49, 12-6-83; Ord. No. 1992-898, §1, 1-7-92)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2029 BOWS AND ARROWS.

Sec. 13-2029. - BOWS AND ARROWS. (a) The discharge of any bow, slingshot, crossbow or other such device shall be prohibited within the City limits unless carried out under the following restrictions and conditions: (1) No arrow or other missile discharged in the City shall be tipped with a broadhead or hunting point. Only target or field points may be used. (2) No arrow or other missile shall be discharged on a lot located in a zoning classification allowing residences unless the lot is at least twenty-two thousand (22,000) square feet in size. (3) Any arrow or other missile discharged shall only be aimed at a target backed by a backstop measuring at least six (6) feet high and six (6) feet wide and of sufficient thickness to stop the passage of the arrow or other missile. In no event shall the thickness of the backstop be less than one (1) inch. If the lot upon which the shooting takes place contains a structure, any backstop must either be a part of the structure or else located between the user and the structure. (4) Anyone under the age of sixteen (16) years may use the implements regulated by this section only when supervised by someone at least eighteen (18) years of age. (b) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit the discharge of such devices at archery ranges approved by a written permit issued by the Raleigh Police Department. The Raleigh Police Department shall establish and promulgate regulations for approving such ranges within ninety (90) days from the adoption of this section. A copy of the regulations relating to archery ranges shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. No archery range shall be approved in an area where such use is prohibited by the City's zoning regulations. (Ord. No. 1989-461, §1, 11-21-89)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2030 ELECTRIC FENCES.

Sec. 13-2030. - ELECTRIC FENCES. The placement or maintenance of electrically-charged fences, barriers, partitions, or obstructions that persons or animals might come in contact with is unlawful unless the fence is erected pursuant to a fence permit, is approved by the Underwriters Laboratory or any other testing laboratory approved by the State of North Carolina, and carries a current which does not exceed one ampere in strength. (Ord. No. 1991-831, §1, 8-6-91)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2031 PEDESTRIAN INTERFERENCE.

Sec. 13-2031. - PEDESTRIAN INTERFERENCE. (a) Definitions. (1) Aggressively beg or panhandle is defined as begging which intimidates another person into giving money or goods. (2) Beg or panhandle means the act of in-person solicitation for an immediate donation of money or goods from passers-by whether by words, bodily gestures, signs, or other means. (3) Obstruct pedestrian traffic or vehicular traffic means to walk, stand, sit, lie, or place an object in such a manner as to block passage by another person or vehicle, or to require another person or a driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. Acts authorized pursuant to the City's picketing and parade ordinances and regulations are exempt from the coverage of this ordinance. (4) Public place means an area generally visible to public view and includes alleys, bridges, buildings, driveways, parking lots, parks, plazas, sidewalks, and streets open to the general public, including those that serve food or drink or provide entertainment, and the doorways and entrances to buildings or dwellings and the grounds enclosing them. (b) [Provisions.] A Person is guilty of pedestrian interference if, in a public place, that person intentionally obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic or if that person aggressively begs. (c) Where and when prohibited. All begging and panhandling is prohibited at the following locations and times: a. No person shall beg or panhandle between the hours of sunset and sunrise, but in no event earlier than 8:00 a.m. or later than 8:00 p.m. No person shall beg or panhandle in a school zone while students are beginning or ending the school day. b. No person shall beg or panhandle in the following areas: (1) Within twenty (20) feet of any bus stop, train station or taxi zone. (2) Within one hundred (100) feet of any automated teller machine or any other machine at which money is dispensed to the public. (3) Within one hundred (100) feet of the entrance to any financial institution which is open for business. (4) Within twenty (20) feet of any commercial establishment which is open for business. (5) Within twenty (20) feet of any duly permitted outdoor dining area during hours of operation. (6) Within twenty (20) feet of the entrance to any residence or residential building. c. No person shall beg or panhandle in the following manner: (1) While under the influence of alcohol, illegal drug or prescription medication unless prescribed by a licensed physician. (2) By coming within three (3) feet of the person being approached unless that person has clearly indicated a desire to make a donation. (3) By blocking the path of any person along a sidewalk or street. (4) By following the person who has been asked for a donation after that person has either declined the request or walked away. (5) By using profane or abusive language during the request for a donation or after a donation has been refused. (6) By approaching an individual or individuals for the purpose of begging or panhandling in a group of three (3) or more. (7) By begging or panhandling in a manner which uses any statement, gesture or any other form of communication which a reasonable person would perceive as a threat. (8) By using false or misleading information such as stating that the donation is needed to meet a specific need which does not exist, is already met, or the requestor already possesses the funds necessary to meet the stated need. (9) By indicating that the requestor suffers from a physical or mental disability when the person making the request does not suffer from that disability. (10) By approaching a motor vehicle for the purpose of soliciting contributions from the driver or another occupant of the motor vehicle in a manner that impedes the normal movement of traffic. (11) By sitting, lying, or standing in the street, roadway, median, or median strip in a manner that poses a risk of injury to any person. This section does not prohibit a person from taking such actions while safely crossing a roadway. (d) [Penalty.] Pedestrian interference is a misdemeanor which may be punished according to the North Carolina General Statutes with a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) and imprisonment not to exceed thirty (30) days. (Ord. No. 1994-495, §1, 10-19-94; Ord. No. 2001-970, §1, 4-3-01; Ord. No. 2011-836, §§2, 3, 2-1-11, eff. 3-18-11; Ord. No. 2012-29, §2, 3-20-12, eff. 3-25-12; Ord. No. (2025) 768, § 2, 7-1-25)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2032 TRESPASS IN/ON A MOTORIZED VEHICLE.

Sec. 13-2032. - TRESPASS IN/ON A MOTORIZED VEHICLE. It shall be unlawful for any person to enter or remain in or on a motorized vehicle of another after that person has been notified not to enter or remain there by the owner, by a person in charge of the motorized vehicle, or by another authorized person. In accordance with section 14-1005(a) of this Code, violation of this section is a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 2018-881, §1, 10-2-18)

Raleigh City Code § 13-2033 Harassment in public spaces prohibited.

Sec. 13-2033. - Harassment in public spaces prohibited. (a) Definitions. (1) Public space. The term public space shall mean streets, sidewalks, alleys, and other public property, as well as City-owned and City-controlled property. (2) Reasonable person. The term reasonable person means a reasonable person in the same or similar circumstances. (b) Offense. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to harass another person in or about a public space. A person commits harassment in a public space if the person knowingly and intentionally and without lawful or legitimate purpose: a. follows another person in or about a public space with the intent to threaten or intimidate another person, or in a manner that would place a reasonable person in fear for that person's safety; or b. surrounds, crowds or corners another person or physically interferes with another person's movement through or in a public space with the intent to threaten or intimidate another person, or in a manner that would place a reasonable person in fear for that person's safety. (2) A person acts knowingly and intentionally when the person continues the conduct described above after the person to whom the conduct is directed has made a negative verbal response or taken action that a reasonable person would understand as a negative response. (3) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor and may also be enforced through issuance of a civil penalty pursuant to §14-1005, through injunctive or other equitable relief, or a combination of remedies. (Ord. No. (2023) 490, § 1, 4-4-23)

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