For purposes of this Article 36C, the following definitions shall apply:
“Demonstration” shall mean a group of persons advocating for or against a political or other cause by conveying a message to the public through expressive conduct, such as carrying or wearing signs, singing, or speaking.
“Firearm” means any gun, pistol, revolver, rifle, or any other device designed or modified to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through a barrel a projectile by the force of an explosion or other form of combustion. “Firearm” does not include imitation firearms as defined by California Penal Code Section 16700, or BB devices or air rifles as defined in California Penal Code Section 16250.
“Public Gathering” shall mean:
(1) a parade that requires a permit under Article 4 of the Police Code and involves 20 or more persons;
(2) a Demonstration held in the Right-of Way1
involving 20 or more persons within an area circumscribed by a 500-foot radius;
(3) a Demonstration on publicly-owned park land within the geographic boundaries of the City involving 20 or more persons within an area circumscribed by a 500-foot radius; and
(4) an event that requires a permit under Article 6 of the Transportation Code and involves 20 or more persons.
“Right of Way” shall mean any area across, along, on, over, upon, and within the dedicated public alleys, boulevards, courts, lanes, roads, sidewalks, streets, and ways within the City.
(Added by Ord. 118-18, File No. 180159, App. 5/17/2018, Eff. 6/17/2018)
CODIFICATION NOTE
1. So in Ord. 118-18.