Chapter 11.04 — TRESPASS TO CITY PROPERTY
Anaheim Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-30 · Anaheim
11.04.030 Climbing on or tampering with City electrical equipment prohibited.¶
11.04.075 Vehicles prohibited in parking lots and parking structures of Anaheim Stadium,¶
Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Arena.
11.04.080 Blocking entrance or exit to Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim Stadium, and¶
11.04.090 Throwing, discharging or launching substances at Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim¶
11.04.095 Fires on Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim Arena and Golf¶
11.04.005 GENERAL DEFINITIONS.¶
As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings hereinafter respectively set forth:
.010 "Anaheim Arena" means the area generally located at 2695 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California, currently known and referred to as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, regardless of whether such arena continues to be known by such commercial name or by any other commercial or non-commercial name.
.020 "Anaheim Convention Center" means the facility generally located at 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California, regardless of whether such facility continues to be known by such name or by any other commercial or non-commercial name.
.030 "Anaheim Stadium" means the stadium generally located at 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, California, currently known and referred to as Edison International Field of Anaheim, regardless of whether such stadium continues to be known by such commercial name or by any other commercial or non-commercial name.
.040 "Anaheim Stadium property" means the Anaheim Stadium structure itself along with all ramps, buildings and walkways appurtenant thereto and the Anaheim Stadium parking lots and any permanent or temporary structures located thereon as well as all roadways located within the parking lots.
.050 "Anaheim Arena property" means the Anaheim Arena structure itself along with all ramps, buildings and walkways appurtenant thereto and the Anaheim Arena parking lot and any permanent or temporary structures located thereon as well as all roadways located within the parking lot.
.060 "Anaheim Convention Center property" means the Convention Center structures themselves, along with all ramps, buildings and walkways appurtenant thereto and the Anaheim Convention Center parking structures and lots and any permanent or temporary structures located thereon as well as all roadways located within the parking structures and lots. (Ord. 5779 § 1; September 25, 2001.)
11.04.010 ENTERING CITY PREMISES WHEN SAME SHUT OFF FROM PUBLIC PROHIBITED.¶
It is unlawful for any person to enter upon or into any building, structure, room, yard, enclosure or other property, or any portion or area thereof, which is owned, occupied or under the control of the City of Anaheim, at any time when such building, structure, room, yard, enclosure or other property, or any portion or area thereof, is locked, barred, closed or otherwise shut off from the use of the public, except with the express consent of a representative of the City authorized to give such consent. (Ord. 633 § 1; July 2, 1940; Ord. 5855 § 24; April 29, 2003.)
11.04.030 CLIMBING ON OR TAMPERING WITH CITY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT PROHIBITED.¶
It is unlawful for any person to climb upon or tamper with any pole, ornamental lighting standard, wire, transformer, meter, motor, pump or electrical equipment owned or used by the City of Anaheim. (Ord. 633 § 3; July 2, 1940.)
11.04.050 (Repealed by 5855, 4/29/03)
11.04.060 PERSONS TO WHOM CHAPTER NOT APPLICABLE.¶
This chapter shall not apply to any duly authorized employee, agent or officer of the City of Anaheim, or officer of the United
States or State of California or of any agency, department, bureau or subdivision thereof, or of any authorized employee of any corporation furnishing electricity, gas, telephone service or water to said City, when such employee is in the course of duty. (Ord. 633 § 6; July 2, 1940.)
11.04.070 TRESPASSING TO ANAHEIM STADIUM, ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER, ANAHEIM¶
ARENA.
It is unlawful for any person to enter into or climb on or upon any area of the Anaheim Stadium or Anaheim Stadium property, Anaheim Arena or Anaheim Arena property, Anaheim Convention Center or Anaheim Convention Center property, which is not open to the general public. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
.010 The areas not open to the general public shall include, but shall not be limited to, the playing field or playing surface during any event or activity to which such area is not specifically made open to the general public, baseball dugouts, bull pen areas, bench area, judge areas, team locker rooms, roofs, signs, architectural supports and superstructure, fencing, walls, lighting supports and standards, ladders, stages, back stage areas, and any elevators, stairways, tunnels or other areas which are either plainly marked as not being open to the general public or posted with police, security or stadium, arena or convention center personnel, or representatives thereof, who state that these areas are closed to the general public when such police, security or stadium, arena or convention center personnel, or representatives thereof, are either in uniform or identify themselves as acting in such capacity.
.020 This section shall not apply to any duly authorized employee, agent, officer, lessee, tenant, facility manager or contractor of the City of Anaheim, or any person duly authorized to be in areas covered by subsection 11.04.070.010 of this section by any such employee, agent officer, officer, lessee, tenant, facility manager or contractor. This section shall also not apply to any participant, member or employee of any regularly scheduled team, group, organization or performer which is participating in any event, activity or performance then scheduled to take place at the Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim Arena or Anaheim Convention Center when such person is authorized by such team, group, organization or performer to be in the areas specified in subsection 11.04.070.010 of this section, nor shall it apply to any employee of an emergency service who is in the course of duty.
.030 Definitions. In addition to the definitions set forth in Section 11.04.005, for purposes of this section, the following words and terms shall have the meanings hereinafter respectively set forth:
(1) "Playing field" means that area within the confines of Anaheim Stadium normally used as the field of play in athletic events and encompasses the bottom or lowest level of the interior of the Anaheim Stadium which is surrounded by the lowest level of spectator seats and is sectioned off from the spectator areas by a fence or railing.
(2) "Baseball dugouts" are the two enclosed structures on the playing field which are on the first and third base sides of the baseball field and are intended to provide seating for each baseball team. As used in this section the term "baseball dugouts" includes the exterior of the roof of both structures.
(3) "Stage" is any raised area constructed or erected for the use of performers, entertainers or speakers or their members and crew at any concert or other event held at the Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim Arena or Anaheim Convention Center.
(4) "Back stage area" is any area behind or beside the "stage" as defined in subsection 11.04.070.030(3) which is physically separated from the area open to spectators by a fence, wall, rope, barricades or is otherwise plainly designated as an area off limits to spectators.
(5) "Event or activity" as used in subsection 11.04.070.010 includes the entire time the Anaheim Stadium property, Anaheim Arena property or Anaheim Convention Center property is open to the general public for an event or activity including the time the parking lot is open before the event or activity begins until it has been closed after that event or activity has ended.
(6) "Playing surface" means that area within the confines of Anaheim Arena normally used as the playing surface in athletic events and encompasses the bottom or lowest level of the interior of the Anaheim Arena which is surrounded by the lowest of spectator seats and is sectioned off from the spectator areas by walls, boards, fences, railings or various types of see-through panels.
(7) "Bench areas" are the two enclosed structures adjacent to the playing surface which are on the lateral sides of the surface and are intended to provide seating for each team.
(8) "Judge areas" are the enclosed structures adjacent to the playing surface, which serve to house the officials, goal judges, penalty officials, and other authorized personnel.
(Ord. 4506 § 1; May 29, 1984; Ord. 5779 § 2; September 25, 2001.)
11.04.075 VEHICLES PROHIBITED IN PARKING LOTS AND PARKING STRUCTURES OF ANAHEIM¶
STADIUM, ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER AND ANAHEIM ARENA.
.010 Except as otherwise provided herein, the following vehicles shall be prohibited on all parking lots and parking structures of the Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Arena:
.0101 Any “all-terrain vehicle” as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 111.
.0102 Any “golf cart” as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 345.
.0103 Any “low-speed vehicle” as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 385.5.
.0104 Any “motor-driven cycle” as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 405.
.0105 Any “motorized bicycle” or “moped” as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 406.
.0106 Any “motorized quadricycle” as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 407.
.0107 Any “motorized tricycle” as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 407.
.0108 Any “motorized scooter” as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 407.5.
.0109 Any other vehicle not otherwise included in this section .010, whether powered by gas or electricity, not registered for use on the highways of the State of California.
.020 This section shall not apply to any duly authorized employee, agent, officer, lessee, tenant or contractor of the City of Anaheim acting in the course of duty, nor shall it apply to anyone who has been granted written permission to operate any of the vehicles described in subsection .010 in the parking lots or parking structures of the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim Stadium or Anaheim Arena property from the general manager of the facility or such other person duly authorized by the owner or lessee of the facility to give such permission.
.030 Any person violating this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of an infraction. (Ord. 6008 § 1; December 20, 2005.)
11.04.080 BLOCKING ENTRANCE OR EXIT TO ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER, ANAHEIM¶
STADIUM, AND ANAHEIM ARENA.
It is unlawful for any person to block or attempt to block any entrance or exit to the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim Stadium, or Anaheim Arena or block or attempt to block vehicular traffic into or out of the parking lots of the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim Stadium, or Anaheim Arena or to block or attempt to block any entrance or exit to any parking facility or structure at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim Stadium, or Anaheim Arena. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
.010 This section shall not apply to any duly authorized employee, agent, officer, lessee, tenant or contractor of the City of Anaheim acting in the course of duty, nor shall it apply to anyone who has been granted permission to block any entrance or exit on the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim Stadium or Anaheim Arena property by an employee or agent of the City of Anaheim, or any lessee, tenant or manager of such facility duly authorized to grant such permission.
.020 "Block" as used in this section means to obstruct or impede the passage of pedestrians and/or vehicles. (Ord. 4507 § 1; May 29, 1984: Ord. 5779 § 3; September 25, 2001.)
11.04.090 THROWING, DISCHARGING OR LAUNCHING SUBSTANCES AT ANAHEIM STADIUM,¶
ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER AND ANAHEIM ARENA.
It is unlawful for any person while on Anaheim Stadium property, Anaheim Convention Center property or Anaheim Arena property to intentionally throw, discharge, launch or spill any solid or liquid substance or otherwise cause such a substance to be thrown, discharged, launched, spilled or to become airborne. It is also unlawful for any person while on Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim Convention Center or Anaheim Arena property to explode, set off, discharge or otherwise release or cause to be released any smoke bomb, fireworks, stink bomb, or any gaseous substance which is physically harmful, physically irritating or which is offensive, repugnant or disgusting to the senses .
This section shall not apply to any duly authorized employee, agent, officer, lessee, tenant or contractor of the City of Anaheim, or any lessee, tenant or m manager of such facility, while acting in the course and scope of duty, nor does it apply to anyone who has been granted permission to perform any act prohibited by this section by an employee or agent of the City of Anaheim, or any lessee, tenant or manager of such facility, duly authorized to grant such permission. Further, this section shall not apply to any participant, member or employee of any regularly scheduled team, group, organization or performer who is participating within the normal course and scope of any event, activity or performance on the property of Anaheim Stadium, or Anaheim Convention Center or Anaheim Arena.
Violation of this section is a misdemeanor. (Ord. 4547 § 1; October 30, 1984: Ord. 5779 § 4; September 25, 2001.)
11.04.095 FIRES ON ANAHEIM STADIUM, ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER, ANAHEIM ARENA¶
AND GOLF COURSE PROPERTIES.
.010 It is unlawful for any person to start, maintain, add fuel to, or fail or refuse to immediately extinguish on demand of any city employee, any fire on Anaheim Stadium property, Anaheim Convention Center property, Anaheim Arena property, Anaheim Municipal Golf Course property or Anaheim Hills Golf Course property.
This section shall not apply to any fire in a portable gas stove or gas barbecue when the flame can be immediately extinguished by closing the valve to the fuel supply.
.020 Section 11.04.095.010 shall not apply to any person granted a permit for a fire by the City of Anaheim. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to issue permits for such fires and to impose such conditions as may be necessary to protect health and safety. Any permittee shall comply with all applicable laws in the starting and maintenance of such fires.
Each permit is subject to the condition that the permittee shall fully indemnify the City of Anaheim, its lessee, tenants, facility
managers, and their respective officers, agents and employees for all liability arising from said fire. (Ord. 4589 § 1; April 9, 1985: Ord. 5779 § 5; September 25, 2001.)
11.04.100 TRESPASSING TO WETLAND HABITATS.¶
.010 It is unlawful for any person to enter into or remain upon any property designated a wetlands habitat.
.020 This section shall not apply to:
.0201 Any authorized employee or agent of the City of Anaheim or owner of property located within the wetlands habitat.
.0202 Any person holding a permit to enter the wetlands habitat issued by the Director of the Community Services Department or his or her designee, which permits shall be issued solely for educational or research purposes.
.0203 Any person who enters a wetlands habitat upon, and remains upon, a designated public trail within a wetlands habitat when using the public trail for its intended purpose. (Ord. 4884 § 1; December 8, 1987: Ord. 5855 § 26; April 29, 2003.)
11.04.110 PENALTY.¶
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, the first violation of Section 11.04.100 committed by any person (other than an act of vandalism which is punishable by Section 594 of the California Penal Code or any successor provision thereto) shall be punishable as an infraction in accordance with applicable provisions of the California Penal Code and the California Government Code. The second and all subsequent violations of said Section 11.04.100 committed by such person shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. Each such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day during any portion of which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm or corporation, and shall be punishable therefor as provided for in this chapter. (Ord. 5779 § 8; September 25, 2001: Ord. 5929 § 10; July 27, 2004.)
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