A. Prohibition. No person shall sit or lie down upon a public sidewalk, curb or street, or upon a blanket, stool, chair or other object placed upon a public sidewalk, curb or street which is adjacent to any property zoned or used for commercial uses, as defined in Title 19 of this Code, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
B. Exceptions. This section shall not apply to any person:
1. Sitting or lying down on a public sidewalk due to a medical emergency;
2. Using a wheelchair, walker or similar device as the result of a disability;
3. Operating or patronizing a commercial establishment conducted on the public sidewalk pursuant to an outdoor café permit issued pursuant to Chapter 14.70 of this code;
4. Sitting on a public bench or bus stop bench that is located on the public sidewalk;
5. Participating in or attending or viewing any parade, festival, performance, rally or other event conducted in accordance with this code and for which the appropriate permit has been obtained; or
6. Who is a child seated in a stroller.
C. Penalties. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction, shall be punished by:
1. A fine not exceeding $100 for a first violation.
2. A fine not exceeding $200 for a second violation occurring within a one year period.
3. A fine not exceeding $300 for a third and subsequent violation occurring within a one year period.
(Ord. 2445, Ord. 2520 §1)