Chapter 11.13 — PROHIBITION ON REPAIR AND SALES OF BICYCLES AND

BICYCLE PARTS IN PUBLIC AREAS

.010 The purpose and intent of this Chapter is to prohibit the repair or sale of bicycles or bicycle parts in Public Areas in the City of Anaheim in order to protect the public from obstruction of Public Areas occurring as a result of persons utilizing public property, public sidewalks, public parks, and other Public Areas for the repair, dismantling, and sale of bicycles and bicycle parts. Further, the purpose and intent of this Chapter also includes a desire to decrease bicycle thefts and illegal or black market sales of bicycles and bicycle parts. (Ord. 6590 § 1 (part); October 29, 2024.)

PROHIBITED.

.010 Except where otherwise stated in this article, no person shall assemble, disassemble, sell, offer to sell, distribute, offer to distribute or store the following items in any Public Area within the City:

(a) Three (3) or more bicycles;

(b) A bicycle frame with the gear cables or brake cables that are inoperable, cut, or missing;

(c) Two (2) or more bicycles with missing parts; or

(d) Five (5) or more bicycle parts.

.020 For purposes of this Chapter, "parts" shall mean handlebars, wheels, forks, pedals, cranks, seats, chains, or any other items or components that are attached to a bicycle that are necessary for its operation.

.030 For purposes of this Chapter, "Public Area" means a public place, including, but not limited to, any public streets, alleys, public parking lots, public parks, public rights-of-way, parkways, public sidewalks, recreational areas or other publicly-owned or controlled property.

.040 For purposes of this Chapter, "bicycle" shall include bicycle as defined in California Vehicle Code section 231 and electric bicycle as defined in California Vehicle Code section 312.5, as these sections are periodically amended.

.050 For purposes of this Chapter a person who was riding his or her bicycle and who has dismounted the bicycle in the Public Area for the purpose of repairing a tire or chain or other mechanism to render the bicycle operative shall not be in violation of this Chapter. (Ord. 6590 § 1 (part); October 29, 2024)

.010 The prohibition contained in Section 11.13.020 shall not apply when:

(a) An individual is operating under a valid City of Anaheim license or permit authorizing such activities; or

(b) The owner of a bicycle or bicycle part is present during the repair of the owner's single bicycle or bicycle part. Supporting evidence for a claim of lawful ownership may include, but is not limited to, video or photographic evidence, a bill of sale or receipt, the correct serial number or other identifying information unique to the bicycle, bicycle registration, or a bicycle license. (Ord. 6590 § 1 (part); October 29, 2024)

.010 Notwithstanding any other provision in this Code, each violation of the provisions of this Chapter may be enforced alternatively as follows:

(a) A violation of this Chapter may be punishable as a misdemeanor or an infraction at the discretion of the City Attorney; or

(b) The City Attorney may institute an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to restrain, enjoin or abate the condition(s) found to be in violation of the provisions of this Chapter, as provided by law. (Ord. 6590 § 1 (part); October 29, 2024.)