(A) It shall be unlawful to obstruct access to or encroach upon public highways, sidewalks, private ways, streets, alleys, commons, or any public place without written permission from the City Manager or his or her designate.
(B) For the purpose of this subsection the word "obstruct" encompasses, but shall not necessarily be limited to, one or more of the following:
(1) Obstruction of the free unhampered passage of pedestrians or vehicles;
(2) Obstruction, molesting, or interfering with any person lawfully upon any public highways, sidewalks, private ways, streets, alleys, commons or any public place;
(3) Obstructing or otherwise interfering with the free passage of persons entering or occupying such buildings or premises;
(4) Engaging in any activity which tends to provoke a breach of peace;
(5) Refusing to move on when so requested by a peace officer, provided that the peace officer has exercised his or her discretion reasonably under the circumstances in order to preserve or promote public peace and order.
(C) For the purpose of this subsection, "public place" includes the quasi-public area in front of or adjacent to any store, shop, restaurant, luncheonette, or other place of business and also includes parking lots or other vacant property not owned or under the control of the person charged with a violation of this subsection.
(Ord. 3337, passed 1-28-02) Penalty, see § 130.99