A. Definitions: Terms used in this section are defined as follows:
NUISANCE GATHERING: An assembly, gathering, meeting, or party of three (3) or more persons on any property located in the City where one (1) or more persons committed, is committing, or intends to commit one (1) or more of the following offenses under the City’s Municipal Code:
1. Section 6-5A-1: Compounding A Crime
2. Section 6-5A-2: Accountability For Conduct Of Another
3. Section 6-5A-4: Disorderly Conduct
4. Section 6-5A-5: Disturbing Religious Worship
5. Section 6-5A-6: Noise
6. Section 6-5A-8: Loitering
7. Section 6-5A-9: Assault
8. Section 6-5A-10: Battery
9. Section 6-5A-11: Reckless Conduct
10. Section 6-5A-12: Resisting Or Obstructing Peace Officer
11. Section 6-5A-13: Refusing To Aid Officer
12. Section 6-5A-15: Criminal Trespass To Vehicles
13. Section 6-5A-16: Criminal Trespass To Land
14. Section 6-5A-17: Taking Materials From Public Property
15. Section 6-5A-20: Obstructing Passageways
16. Section 6-5A-21: Littering
17. Section 6-5A-22: Retail Theft
18. Section 6-5A-23: Deceptive Practices
19. Section 6-5A-24: Theft
20. Section 6-5A-25: Unlawful Restraint
21. Section 6-5A-26: Gambling
22. Section 6-5A-27: Graffiti And Damage To Property
23. Section 6-5A-28: Theft, Defacement, Destruction, Alteration Or Removal Of Government Signs
24. Section 6-5A-29: Street Gang Activity
25. Section 6-5A-30: Alcoholic Beverages
26. Section 6-5A-31: Tobacco Accessories And Use Regulations
27. Section 6-8-2: Permit Required (Parades, Processions, Public Gatherings)
B. Declaration Of Nuisance: A Nuisance Gathering shall be a public nuisance. No person including, but not limited to, an owner, occupant, tenant, or other person who has lawful possession or possessory control, individually or jointly with others, of any property shall knowingly, negligently, or recklessly allow a Nuisance Gathering on their property or public property.
C. Order To Cease And Disperse: A Nuisance Gathering shall cease upon the order of a police officer, and all persons not residing at the site of the Nuisance Gathering shall disperse immediately. No person shall knowingly or willfully fail or refuse to obey such an order.
D. Penalty: Any person violating any provision of this section or who fails to perform an act required by this section shall be fined according to the Fines and Penalties found in Title 15, Chapter 1: Fines and Penalties, plus costs associated with the City’s cost of prosecution, including attorney fees, and the City’s costs to abate the Nuisance Gathering.
(Ord. 24-43, 8-19-2024)