(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PUBLIC PLACE. 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 or operated for the use of organizations enjoying all tax-exempt privileges as a charitable use.
(B) Wearing hoods or masks in a public place. No person or persons shall, while wearing any hood, mask, or device whereby a substantial portion of the face is bidden or covered so as to conceal the identity of the wearer, enter, be or appear in any public place with the city.
(C) Exemptions. The following are exempted from the provisions of division (B) above:
(1) Any person under 12 years of age;
(2) Any person wearing traditional holiday costumes in season;
(3) Any person using masks in theatrical productions including use in mardi gras celebrations and masquerade balls;
(4) Any person lawfully engaged in trades or employment or in a sporting activity where a mask or facial covering is worn for the purpose of ensuring the physical safety of the wearer, or because of the nature of the occupation, trade or professional or sporting activity;
(5) Any person wearing a gas mask in drills, exercises or emergencies;
(6) Any person wearing a mask for protection against inclement weather; and
(7) Any person wearing a mask because of any illness, allergy or on the advice of his or her physician.
(Ord. 1020.21, passed 12-16-1981) Penalty, see § 130.99