Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Hesperia Municipal Code Ch. 9.16 Loitering
Hesperia Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Hesperia
Cite as: Hesperia Municipal Code Chapter 9.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
9.16.010 - Definitions.¶
Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this chapter.
"Loiter" shall mean to commit any act prohibited by California Penal Code Section 653b in or about a school or public place at or near which children attend or normally congregate.
(Ord. 2007-07 § 2 (part), 2007)
(Ord. No. 2014-15, § 3, 8-19-14)
9.16.020 - Loitering by sex offenders prohibited.¶
No individual that has served a term of imprisonment or jail time for an offense for which registration is required pursuant to Section 290 of the Penal Code, shall knowingly loiter, as that term is defined in Section 9.16.010 of this code.
(Ord. 2007-07 § 2 (part), 2007)
(Ord. No. 2014-15, § 4, 8-19-14)
9.16.100 - Penalties.¶
In addition to any other remedies provided for in this code, any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable in accordance with subsection A of Section 1.12.030.
(Ord. 2007-07 § 2 (part), 2007)
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