(A) Loitering; generally.
(1) For the purpose of this division (A), the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LOITERING. Remaining idle in essentiality one location and shall include the concept of spending time idly; to be dilatory; to linger; to stay; to saunter; to delay; to stand around and also includes the colloquial expression "hanging around."
PUBLIC PLACE. Any place to which the general public has access and a right of resort for business, entertainment, or for lawful purpose, but does not necessarily mean a place devoted solely to the uses of the public. It shall also include the front or immediate area of any store, shop, restaurant, tavern, or other place of business and also public grounds, areas, or parks.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person within the village to loiter, loaf, wander, stand, or remain idle, either alone or in consort with others, in a public place in such a manner so as to:
(a) Obstruct any public street, public highway, public sidewalk, or any other public place or building by hindering or impeding or tending to hinder or impede the free and uninterrupted passage of vehicles, traffic, or pedestrians;
(b) Commit in or upon any public street, public highway, public sidewalk, or any public place or building any act or thing which is an obstruction or interference to the free and uninterrupted use of property or with any business lawfully conducted by anyone in or upon or facing or fronting on any such public street, public highway, public sidewalk, or any other public place or building, all of which prevents the free and uninterrupted ingress, egress, and regress therein, thereon; and/or
(c) Obstruct the entrance to any business establishment, without so doing for some lawful purpose, if contrary to the expressed wish of the owner, lessee, managing agent, or person in control or charge of the building or premises.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to loiter in or about any parking lot or other area set aside for the parking of vehicles in any park. It shall be unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle in any park for the purpose of displaying or exhibiting same or for the purpose of offering the same for sale or for the purpose of performing mechanical work or cleaning, washing, or polishing same and engage in any display, exhibition, gathering, demonstration, parade, or other gathering within the parking lot or other area set aside for the parking of vehicles in any park without a permit or written authorization by the village.
(Prior Code, § 302.05)
(B) Loitering; near places of illegal occupation or business. It shall be unlawful for any person within the village to knowingly loiter in or about any place where an illegal occupation or business is being conducted.
(Prior Code, § 302.01) Penalty, see § 130.999