A. Smoking is prohibited in all city buildings.
B. No person, except while passing on the way to another destination, shall smoke within twenty (20) feet of any opening to a city building during its usual hours of operation. For purposes of this section, "opening" means an entrance, exit, open window, ventilation intake system or covered entryway into a building from a contiguous street, sidewalk, walkway or parking area. "No Smoking" signs shall be posted at or near each first floor entrance and exit to all city buildings covered under this subsection, in the manner prescribed by Section 8.80.230 of this chapter.
C. Except with respect to the primary entrance, the city manager shall have the authority to grant an exemption from subsection B at ticketed or controlled access events.
D. For the purpose of this section, "city building shall mean any building, or portion thereof, that is a work-place primarily occupied by city employees.
E. Should any portion of this section be determined unlawful or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portion(s) of this section shall be considered severable and shall remain in full force and effect. (Ord. 2002-027 § 1; prior code § 37.01.014)