Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 8 — Public Peace, Morals and Safety
Fountain Valley Municipal Code Ch. 8.24 Trespassing
Fountain Valley Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fountain Valley
Cite as: Fountain Valley Municipal Code Chapter 8.24 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Note: Prior ordinance history: Ords. 512, 1160 and 1203.
§ 8.24.010. Entering business premises after closing hours.¶
Whenever business property of any kind is posted with a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises stating that the property is closed to the public during certain hours, it is unlawful for any person to enter those premises during those hours, unless given permission by the owner or other person in lawful possession.
(Ord. 1286 § 1, 1999)
§ 8.24.020. Trespassing on school grounds.¶
(a) No person shall enter posted school grounds during school hours without first obtaining permission from the administrative office of the school or school district, except for the following persons:
(1) Students, currently enrolled at that school;
(2) Teachers, staff members and other employees of the school district;
(3) Service providers and vendors doing business with the school, including counselors;
(4) Volunteers approved by the school;
(5) Parents of students currently enrolled;
(6) Law enforcement and other governmental employees and representatives having business at the school;
(7) Attendees at school events that are open to the public, while the events are open and only in the area open for the event;
(8) Those attending functions of authorized groups pursuant to Education Code Section 38130 et seq.
(b) For purposes of this section, "school hours" shall be defined to extend from one hour before classes begin to one hour after classes end, and those hours shall be posted.
(Ord. 1286 § 1, 1999; Ord. 1505 § 1, 2015)
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