(a) Smoking is hereby prohibited in public outdoor places as defined in Section 523.02
(a), except in specific areas designated as smoking areas by the City Manager. In designating areas where smoking may be permitted, the City Manager shall endeavor, as much as possible, to keep smoking away from doorways, gates, and areas of pedestrian traffic.
(b) No person or employer shall discharge, refuse to hire, or in any manner retaliate against an individual for exercising any right, including reporting a violation, or performing any obligation under this chapter.
(c) The City Manager may exempt this chapter by way of administrative order and allow smoking in a public outdoor place at the City Manager's discretion.
(d) No person found to be smoking in a public outdoor place shall fail to immediately cease said activity when requested to do so by a police officer or person charged with management or care of any City-owned park or property.
(e) Lack of intent to violate a provision of this chapter shall not be a defense to a violation thereof.
(Ord. 17-09. Passed 3-20-17.)