(A) Individuals who have been required to register as predatory offenders pursuant to state law present an extreme threat to the public safety, especially to children, females, and vulnerable populations. These offenders are extremely likely to use physical violence and to repeat their offenses. Many of these offenders also commit other crimes.
(B) The city has a compelling interest to take action to promote and protect certain areas within the city from the risks to public safety posed by predatory offenders. The city's compelling interest is furthered by the creation of a regulatory scheme which establishes areas around locations where children or vulnerable adults regularly congregate in concentrated numbers. The purpose of this chapter is to create such a regulatory scheme to further the city's compelling interest in maintaining public safety by prescribing where predatory offenders may reside within the city.
(Ord. 295, passed 2-21-17)