In addition and supplemental to the findings and determinations contained in the recitals ("Whereas" clauses) of Ordinance 2007-31, passed April 30, 2007, which are incorporated by reference into this section, it is the intent of the citizens of Palm Bay to regulate the conduct of appearing nude in public places for the purpose of regulating nudity and other conduct, that considering what has happened in other communities, the acts prohibited in § 173.064 encourage or create the potential for the conduct of adverse secondary effects such as, but not limited to, prostitution, attempted rape, rape, assault, and the spread of sexually communicable diseases; that actual and simulated nudity and sexual conduct in public places, begets and has the potential for begetting undesirable and unlawful behavior; that sexual, lewd, lascivious, and salacious conduct results in violation of law and creates dangers to the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the public and those who engage in such conduct; and, it is the intent of § 173.064 to specifically prohibit nudity, gross sexuality and the simulation thereof.
(Ord. 2007-31, passed 4-30-07)