(A) The purpose of this subchapter is to regulate the presence of juveniles on the streets and other public places in the city during late-night hours.
(B) The city has a compelling interest in said regulation due to the increase of juvenile delinquency in the city. It is a compelling interest and goal of the city to protect the public from the illegal acts of juveniles committed after the curfew hours and also to protect the juveniles from improper influences and from criminal activity that occurs after the curfew hour.
(C) It is also the intent of this subchapter to help parents control their children.
(Prior Code, § 11-101) (Ord. 822, passed 4-21-1997)