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Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY

§ 130.10 PUBLIC NUDITY.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

  • (A) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following words and phrases are defined as follows:

NUDE or NUDITY means exposure of the genitals, pubic area, anus, or buttocks with less than a fully opaque covering; or exposure of a female breast below a horizontal line across the top of the areola at the areola's highest point with less than a fully opaque covering.

PUBLIC PROPERTY means any property owned or controlled by the city, including, but not limited to, any park, building, street, sidewalk, bike path, alley, parking lot, plaza, park, playground, pool, beach or adjacent waters, or other place open to the public.

(B) Public nudity prohibited. No person shall be nude upon public property or upon any portion of private property that is visible from public property.

  • (C) Exceptions. This section shall not apply to:

  • (1) Children under the age of five years;

  • (2) The exposure of a breast while breastfeeding a nursing child;

  • (3) Theatrical performances in a theater, concert hall, or other similar establishment located on public property;

(4) Nudity within a fully enclosed structure intended to allow brief nudity, such as a bathroom, locker room, dressing room, or changing room; and

(5) Any act that is expressly permitted or prohibited by any law of the State of California.

  • (D) Penalty.

(1) Every violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor pursuant to § 10.99 and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six months, or by both.

(2) Violations of this section are hereby declared to be public nuisances and the City Attorney is authorized to bring and prosecute an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the violations.

(3) In addition to the foregoing penalties, any person who violates this section is subject any other remedy allowed by law including, but not limited to, criminal sanctions, civil action and administrative penalties as provided for in this Code or any other local, state or federal law.

(E) Severability. If any provision, clause or word of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision, clause, word or application of this section which can be given effect without the invalid provision, clause or word, and to this end the provisions of this section are declared to be severable. (Ord. 824-C.S., passed 11-17-15)

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  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. ▸ Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
    Overview
    1. § 130.01 DRINKING INTOXICATING BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC.
    2. § 130.02 [RESERVED
    3. § 130.03 DISTURBING SCHOOLS, FUNERALS, ASSEMBLAGES AND PROCESS…
    4. § 130.04 CURFEW FOR MINORS.
    5. § 130.05 CRUISING.
    6. § 130.06 [RESERVED.]
    7. § 130.07 POLICE SERVICE CHARGES.
    8. § 130.08 PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DELINQUENT ACTS OF MINORS.
    9. § 130.09 EVENTS AND GATHERINGS.
    10. § 130.10 PUBLIC NUDITY.
    11. § 130.11 AGGRESSIVE AND OBSTRUCTIVE CONDUCT.
    12. § 130.12 SITTING OR LYING ON SIDEWALKS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
    13. § 130.13 OBSTRUCTION OF MOVEMENT IN PUBLIC WAYS.
    14. § 130.14 STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.
    15. § 130.15 - 130.29 [RESERVED]
    16. § 130.30 ABANDONED AND DERELICT SHOPPING CARTS; AUTHORITY.
    17. § 130.99 PENALTY.
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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