Chapter 5. PUBLIC PROTECTION  


OFFENSES
Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses
§ 5.000. Disorderly Conduct.
§ 5.002. Fighting in Public.
§ 5.004. Refusing to Assist in Fire-Fighting Operations.
§ 5.006. Harassment.
§ 5.008. Telephone Harassment.
§ 5.010. Assault.
§ 5.012. Menacing.
§ 5.014. Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
§ 5.016. Drinking in Public Places.
§ 5.018. Abuse of Venerated Objects.
§ 5.020. Unnecessary Noise.
Offenses Relating to Weapons
§ 5.100. Unlawful Possession of Weapons.
§ 5.102. Discharge of Weapons.
§ 5.104. Possession of Loaded Firearm in City Park.
Offenses Relating to Property
§ 5.120. Criminal Mischief: Tampering With Property.
§ 5.122. Criminal Mischief: Damage to Property.
§ 5.124. Definitions for Sections 5.128 to 5.132.
§ 5.126. Criminal Trespass by a Guest.
§ 5.128. Criminal Trespass on Premises.
§ 5.130. Criminal Trespass in a Dwelling.
§ 5.132. Theft.
§ 5.134. Theft of Lost, Mislaid Property.
§ 5.136. Theft by Receiving.
§ 5.138. Theft of Services.
§ 5.140. Posted Notices.
§ 5.142. Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle.
Offenses Relating to Public Health and Decency
§ 5.200. Abuse of Corpse.
§ 5.202. Public Indecency.
§ 5.203. Prohibited Exposure.
§ 5.204. Prohibited Touching.
§ 5.206. Inhaling Toxic Vapors.
§ 5.208. Possession and Delivery of Marijuana.
§ 5.209. Marijuana Diversion Agreement.
§ 5.210. No Smoking.
§ 5.212. Drug Paraphernalia.
Offenses Relating to Minors
§ 5.220. Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.
§ 5.222. Child Neglect.
§ 5.224. Curfew.
§ 5.226. Misrepresentation of Age or Marital Status.
§ 5.228. Truancy.
Offenses Relating to Governmental Administration
§ 5.240. Interference With Police and Police Equipment.
§ 5.242. Resisting Arrest.
§ 5.243. Assaulting a Public Safety Officer.
§ 5.244. Refusing to Assist a Peace Officer.
§ 5.245. False Swearing.
§ 5.246. Unsworn Falsification.
§ 5.248. Obstructing Governmental Administration.
§ 5.250. Tampering With Public Records.
§ 5.252. Impersonation.
§ 5.254. False Reports.
§ 5.255. Giving False Information to a Police Officer for a Citation.
§ 5.256. Escape.
§ 5.257. Alarm Response Fee.
Offenses Relating to Streets and Sidewalks
§ 5.270. Obstructing Passageways.
§ 5.272. Spitting on Sidewalks.
§ 5.274. Obstruction of Fire Hydrants.
§ 5.276. Camping on Public Property.
§ 5.278. Lodging.
§ 5.280. Begging.
General Provisions
§ 5.300. Soliciting to Commit Offense.
§ 5.302. Attempt to Commit Offense.
Specified Crime Property
§ 5.320. Definitions.
§ 5.322. Specified Crime Property Prohibited.
§ 5.324. Commencement of Proceedings.
§ 5.326. Commencement of Actions.
§ 5.328. Burden of Proof, Defense.
§ 5.330. Mitigation.
§ 5.332. Closure During Pendency of Action.
§ 5.334. Enforcement of Closure Order.
§ 5.336. Statement of Costs, Lien.
§ 5.338. Tenant Relocation.
§ 5.340. Relief From Closure Order.
§ 5.342. Attorneys Fees.
Civil Forfeiture
§ 5.350. Policy and Purpose.
§ 5.352. Definitions.
§ 5.354. Forfeiture.
§ 5.356. Seizure.
§ 5.358. Institution of Legal Proceedings.
§ 5.360. Disposition of Property.
§ 5.362. Affirmative Defense to Nonconsensual Use of Property for Prohibited Activity.
Animals
§ 5.380. Dogs at Large.
§ 5.382. License Required.
§ 5.384. Impoundment.
§ 5.386. Wild Animals.
§ 5.387. Dangerous Dogs.
§ 5.388. Penalty.
Protection of Public Ways
§ 5.400. Prohibition.
§ 5.402. Construction Permits.
§ 5.404. Permittee's Responsibilities.
§ 5.406. Penalty.
Park Regulations
§ 5.420. Bicycle, Scooter and Skateboard Regulations.
§ 5.422. Destruction of Park Property.
§ 5.424. Prohibited Behavior.
§ 5.426. Park Hours.
§ 5.427. Off-Leash Dog Park Regulations.
§ 5.428. Violations.
§ 5.430. Mercer Lake Regulations.
§ 5.432. Penalty.
OBNOXIOUS VEGETATION
§ 5.450. Definitions.
§ 5.452. Owner Responsibility.
§ 5.454. Notice to Abate.
§ 5.456. Abatement by the Owner.
§ 5.458. Abatement by the City.
§ 5.460. Assessment of Costs.
NUISANCES
§ 5.500. Definitions.
Animal Nuisances
§ 5.520. Communicable Disease.
§ 5.522. Livestock, Poultry, and Bees.
§ 5.524. Removal of Carcasses.
Nuisances Affecting Public Health
§ 5.540. Nuisances Affecting Public Health.
Nuisances Affecting Public Safety
§ 5.550. Creating a Hazard.
§ 5.552. Attractive Nuisances.
§ 5.556. Scattering Rubbish.
§ 5.558. Trees.
§ 5.560. Fences.
§ 5.562. Surface Waters, Drainage.
§ 5.564. Defective Sidewalks; Snow and Ice.
Nuisances Affecting Public Peace
§ 5.580. Radio and Television Interference.
§ 5.582. Junk.
§ 5.584. Inoperable Motor Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles.
§ 5.586. Exterior Lighting.
§ 5.588. Graffiti.
Chronic Nuisance Property
§ 5.590. Definitions.
§ 5.591. Violation.
§ 5.592. Procedure.
§ 5.593. Compliance Agreement.
§ 5.594. Commencement of Action; Remedies.
§ 5.595. Burden of Proof; Defenses; Mitigation of Civil Penalty.
§ 5.596. Closure During Pendency of Action; Emergency Closures.
§ 5.597. Enforcement of Closure Order; Costs; Attorney Fees.
§ 5.598. Severability.
Unenumerated Nuisances
§ 5.600. Unenumerated Nuisances.
Abatement Procedure
§ 5.610. Notice of Nuisance Determination.
§ 5.612. Notice to Abate.
§ 5.614. Abatement by the Person Respon sible.
§ 5.616. Joint Responsibility.
§ 5.618. Abatement by the City.
§ 5.620. Assessment of Costs.
General
§ 5.640. Summary Abatement.
§ 5.642. Penalties.