(A) Definition. PUBLIC PLACE means all walks, alleys, streets, boulevards, avenues, lanes, roads, highways or other ways or thoroughfares dedicated to public use or owned or maintained by public authority, all grounds and buildings owned, leased or operated for the use of organizations enjoying all tax-exempt privileges as a charitable use.
(B) Wearing hoods or masks in a public place. No person or persons shall, while wearing any mask or device whereby a substantial portion of the face is hidden or covered so as to conceal the identity of the wearer, enter, be, or appeai. in any public place within the city.
(C) Wearing masks on the property of another. No person shall, while wearing any mask or device whereby a substantial portion of the face is hidden or covered so as to conceal the identity of the wearer, demand entrance or admission, enter or come upon or into, or be upon or in the premises, enclosure or house of any other person in the city, unless he shall have first obtained the permission of the owner and the occupant of such property.
(D) Exemptions. The following are exempted from the provisions of divisions (B) and (C) above:
(1) Any person under 16 years of age;
(2) Any person wearing traditional holiday costumes in season;
(3) Any person using masks in theatrical productions including use in Mardi Gras celebrations and masquerade balls;
(4) Any person lawfully engaged in trades or employment or in a sporting activity where a mask or facial covering is worn for ensuring the physical safety of the wearer, or because of the nature of the occupation, trade or professional or sporting activity;
(5) Any person wearing a gas mask in drills, exercises or emergencies;
(6) Any person wearing a helmet or safety equipment.
(Ord. 019-288, passed 5-21-2019 Penalty, see § 130.99