(A) Intent. It is the intent of this section to serve the city’s compelling interest to promote, protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city by creating areas around locations where military, fire fighters, police, emergency medical services personnel and any and all first responders’ funerals are taking place to provide a safe and quiet area for families to mourn their loss.
(B) Offenses.
(1) For the purpose of determining the minimum distance separation, the requirement shall be measured by following a straight line from the outer property line of the area where the funeral service, procession or cemetery service is taking place.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to participate in a protest within 1,000 feet of any funeral service or any portion of a funeral service within the city, for one hour before the service begins until one hour after the service is concluded.
(Ord. 102-11, passed 3-15-11) Penalty, see § 130.99