Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 4 — PUBLIC SAFETY›Division 14 — OFFENSES
Irvine Municipal Code Ch. 5 Unlawful Exposure
Irvine Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Irvine
Cite as: Irvine Municipal Code Chapter 5 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 4-14-501. - Exemption of theatrical establishments.¶
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a sexually oriented business as defined in the Zoning Code of the City, or a theater, concert hall, or similar establishment which is primarily devoted to theatrical performances or to any live art class as that term is defined in the Zoning Code of the City.
(Code 1976, § IV.L-501; Ord. No. 27, § 311.031, 4-17-72; Ord. No. 92-22, § 4, 12-8-92)
Sec. 4-14-502. - Prohibitions.¶
Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who, while in any park, playground, public right-of-way, or in any other public place or place open to public view:
A. Exposes his or her genitals, pubic hair, buttocks, natal cleft, perineum, anal region or pubic hair region; or
B. Exposes any device, costume or covering which gives the appearance of or simulates the genitals, pubic hair, buttocks, natal cleft, perineum, anal region or pubic hair region; or
C. Exposes any portion of the female breast at or below the areola thereof.
(Code 1976, § IV.L-502; Ord. No. 27, §§ 311.011, 311.021, 4-17-72; Ord. No. 92-22, § 5, 12-8-92)
Sec. 4-14-503. - Counseling or assisting.¶
Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who causes, permits, procures, counsels or assists any person to expose or simulate exposure as prohibited in Section 4-14-502.
(Code 1976, § IV.L-503; Ord. No. 27, §§ 311.012, 311.022, 4-17-72)
Sec. 4-14-504. - Employment or payment not necessary for offense.¶
A person shall be deemed to be a waiter, waitress, or entertainer if such person acts in that capacity without regard to whether or not such person is paid any compensation by the management of the establishment in which the activity is performed.
(Code 1976, § IV.L-504; Ord. No. 27, § 311.013, 4-17-72)
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