A. Specified: Except for the city building and attendance at city sponsored or city approved activities, it shall be unlawful for any person, minor or adult, to be on any public property, including city parks, parking lots and sidewalks within park boundaries during the hours of twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. (Ord. 95-7, 7-25-1995)
B. Exceptions: This section does not apply to the following:
1. An individual or group that is involved in a city sponsored activity where a city employee or an agent of the city is present.
2. While traveling directly to or from a public safety facility with a legitimate and lawful purpose.
3. In any areas that may be designated for overnight camping, provided those camping possess a permit therefor.
4. By written permit; provided, that the possessor of the permit strictly complies with the requirements therein.
C. Permit Process: The city manager or his designated representative may issue permits for late night or overnight stays in city parks based upon the following criteria:
1. That the park contains the necessary facilities to provide for such activities without any detrimental affect on the park property.
2. That the purpose of the stay is consistent with the use and purpose of the park.
3. The proximity of the park property to residential uses and the reasonableness of the impact upon those residential uses.
4. If the specific park has been the location of criminal activity.
5. The size and makeup of the group in order to assess impact and ensure adult supervision. The minimum ratio of adult to minor shall be one adult, twenty one (21) years of age or more, for every four (4) persons under the age of eighteen (18) years.
6. A review of the applicant's summary of the activities planned or anticipated for the outing.
7. Other criteria that is reasonable and consistent with maintaining the consistent purpose and use of each parcel of public property. (Ord. 94-18, 10-25-1994; amd. 2000 Code)
D. Penalty: A violation of this section shall be deemed a class C misdemeanor, and subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 95-7, 7-25-1995; amd. 2000 Code)