In the following exceptional cases, a minor on a city street during the curfew hours shall not be considered in violation of this chapter:
A. When accompanied by a parent of such minor.
B. When accompanied by an adult authorized by a parent of such minor to take the parent's place in accompanying the minor for a designated period of time and purpose within a specified area.
C. When exercising first amendment rights protected by the United States constitution, such as the free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and the right of assembly. The minor shall evidence the bona fides of such exercise by possessing a written communication signed by the minor and countersigned by a parent of the minor and with their home address and telephone number, specifying when, where and in what manner the minor will be on the streets at night (during hours when this chapter is otherwise applicable to the minor) in the exercise of a first amendment right specified in such communication.
D. In case of reasonable necessity, but only if the minor has in the minor's possession a written communication signed by the minor, countersigned by a parent of the minor evidencing their home address and telephone number, and establishing such reasonable necessity relating to specified streets at a designated time for a described purpose including points of origin and destination.
E. When the minor is on the sidewalk of the place where the minor resides, or on the sidewalk of either next door neighbor not communicating an objection to the police officer.
F. When returning home, by a direct route from (and within 30 minutes of the termination of) a school activity, or an activity of a religious or voluntary association; provided, the minor has a written communication in the minor's possession, countersigned by the parent indicating the home address and telephone number, the purpose for the event, when, where and in what manner the minor will be on the streets at night. (2001 Code § 136.04)
G. When authorized, by regulation issued by the city commission, in other similar cases of reasonable necessity, similarly handled but adapted to necessary nighttime activities of more minors than can readily be dealt with on an individual special permit basis. Normally such regulation by the city commission permitting use of the streets should be issued sufficiently in advance to permit appropriate publicity through news media and through other agencies, such as the schools, and shall define the activity, the scope of the use of the streets permitted, the period of time involved not to extend more than thirty (30) minutes beyond the time for termination of the activity, and the reason for finding that such regulation is reasonably necessary and is consistent with the public interest and the purposes of this chapter. (2001 Code § 136.04; amd. 2012 Code)
H. When the minor carries a certified card of employment briefly identifying the minor, the address of his or her home and his or her place of employment and his or her hours of employment or carries a valid proof of employment, which may include the latest payroll receipt not over thirty (30) days old.
I. When the minor is, with parental consent, in a motor vehicle. This contemplates normal travel. This clearly exempts bona fide interstate movement through the city, particularly on normal routes. (2001 Code § 136.04)