(A) It is unlawful for any person under 18 years of age to be or remain upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, parking lot or any public place or right-of-way between 10:30 p.m. on July 4 and 5:00 a.m. on July 5, and between 10:30 p.m. on December 31 and 5:00 a.m. on January 1 of every year, except as provided in subsection (B) of this section.
(B) In the following exceptional cases, a person under 18 years of age may be or remain in a public place beyond the hours set forth in subsection (A) of this section:
(1) When accompanied by a parent or legal guardian;
(2) When conducting a legitimate errand for a parent or guardian, and with written authorization from that parent or guardian;
(3) When commuting between the person’s place of employment and legal residence;
(4) When returning to the person’s temporary or permanent residence from events such as movies, theater or sporting events;
(5) When involved in an emergency, referring to unforeseen circumstances, or the status or condition resulting therefrom, requiring immediate action to safeguard life, limb or property; and
(6) When exercising first amendment rights under the United States Constitution, such as the free exercise of religion, speech and assembly.
(C) A police officer who has probable cause to believe that a person is in violation of this section may take him or her into custody and either immediately contact the person’s parent or guardian, or turn the person over to the custody of the designated juvenile authorities until a parent or guardian can take custody of the juvenile.
(Ord. 12(2001) § 1)