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Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE›Chapter 9.08 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY

Diamond Bar Municipal Code Div. 5 Public Restrooms

Diamond Bar Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Diamond Bar

Cite as: Diamond Bar Municipal Code Division 5 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 9.08.610. - Defined.

As used in this division, "public restroom" means any structure or facility situated on public or private property equipped with toilets, urinals or washbowls, or other similar facilities, erected and maintained for use by members of the general public for personal hygiene and comfort.

(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(13.26.010), 6-27-89)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1.00.070.

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Sec. 9.08.620. - Entering restroom marked for use by opposite sex.

No male shall knowingly enter a public restroom marked for the use of females. No female shall knowingly enter a public restroom marked for the use of males.

(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(13.26.020), 6-27-89)

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Sec. 9.08.630. - Sign requirements.

All public restrooms maintained for the exclusive use of either males or females shall be marked in a manner so as to give appropriate notice to members of the public that the facility is for the exclusive use of males or females. The markings or signs may be written in the English language or may be of other customary design giving reasonable notice of the exclusive use of that facility.

(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(13.26.030), 6-27-89)

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Sec. 9.08.640. - Exceptions.

(a) This division shall not apply to those restrooms within the city that are designed, erected and maintained so as to accommodate only one person at a time and are equipped with an appropriate locking device so as to preclude multiple use.

(b) Section 9.08.620 shall not apply to minors under the age of seven years when accompanied by a responsible adult charged with the care of such minor, any person employed to perform janitorial or maintenance duties in public restrooms, or any public officer while in the performance of his official duties.

(c) Section 9.08.620 shall not apply to physically or mentally handicapped persons or to those assisting such persons.

(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(13.26.040), 6-27-89)

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Sec. 9.08.650. - Penalty for violation of division.

Violation of this division shall be deemed a misdemeanor punishable as provided in section 1.04.010.

(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(13.26.050), 6-27-89)

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Secs. 9.08.660—9.08.800. - Reserved.

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