Ordinance 3462-15 - Laserfiche WebLink

1. Physical pain; or 2. An impairment or physical condition. B. "Hinder or obstruct" means to walk, stand, sit or lie in such a manner as to block or attempt to block or restrict passage by others or to require persons approaching to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. C. "Public place" is an area generally visible to public view and includes streets, sidewalks, bridges, alleys, plazas, parks, driveways, parking lots and buildings 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. D. "To beg" means to stop or accost others, or direct persons or animals to stop or accost others, and to ask for money whether by words, bodily gestures, signs or other devices. (Ord. 1353-87§ 1 (B), 1987) Is hereby amended to read as follows: As used in this section: A. "Hinder or obstruct" means to walk, stand, sit or lie in such a manner as to block or attempt to block or restrict passage by others or to require persons approaching to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. B. "Public place" is an area generally visible to public view and includes streets, sidewalks, bridges, alleys, plazas, parks, driveways, parking lots and buildings 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. C. "Beg" or"begging" means to ask for money or goods as a charity,whether by words, bodily gestures, signs, or other means. D. "Intimidate" means to engage in conduct that would make a reasonable person fearful or feel compelled. Section 5. Section 1 (C)of Ordinance 1353-87 (EMC Chapter 9.52.030), which reads as follows: Conduct made unlawful by this chapter constitutes a misdemeanor and any person convicted thereof may be punished by a fine or forfeiture not to exceed one thousand dollars. Is hereby amended to read as follows: