Millbrae Municipal Code Ch. 5.25 Trespassing or Loitering on or Near Posted Property

For the purposes of this chapter certain words and phrases and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this section:

A. Posted Property. The phrase "posted property" means any property specified in MMC § 5.25.020 which is posted in the manner provided in MMC § 5.25.030.

B. Sign. The word "sign" means a board, placard or card not less than one square foot in area and upon which, in lettering not less than two inches in height, appear the words "Trespassing – Loitering Forbidden by Law."

(1966 Code § 4200; 1976 Code § 5-5.01; Ord. 288 § 1)

Any property within the city may be posted against trespassing and loitering in the manner provided in MMC § 5.25.030 and thereby become posted property subject to the provisions of this chapter. The provisions hereof shall not apply to the following property:

A. An established and existing right-of-way for public road purposes; or

B. Any property which comes within the provisions of Section 554 of the Penal Code of the state.

(1966 Code § 4201; 1976 Code § 5-5.02; Ord. 288 § 1)

Property may be posted against trespassing and loitering in the following manner:

A. If the property does not contain any lineal dimension exceeding three hundred feet, by posting signs at each corner of the area and at intervals not exceeding one hundred feet, and, if such property has a definite entrance or entrances, at each such entrance.

B. If the property has lineal dimensions exceeding three hundred feet, by posting signs at each corner of the area and at intervals not exceeding two hundred feet, and if such property has a definite entrance or entrances, at each such entrance.

(1966 Code § 4202; 1976 Code § 5-5.03; Ord. 288 § 1)

It is unlawful for any person to enter or remain on any posted property without the written permission of the owner, tenant, or occupant in legal possession or control thereof.

(1966 Code § 4203; 1976 Code § 5-5.04; Ord. 288 § 1)

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the entry upon posted property in the course of duty of any peace officer or other duly authorized public employee.

(1966 Code § 4204; 1976 Code § 5-5.05; Ord. 288 § 1)

It is unlawful for any person without authority to tear down, deface or destroy any sign posted pursuant to this chapter.

(1966 Code § 4205; 1976 Code § 5-5.06; Ord. 288 § 1)

It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop, stand, park or leave standing such vehicle at any time within or upon any posted property without written permission of the owner, tenant or occupant in legal operation or control thereof.

(1966 Code § 4206; 1976 Code § 5-5.07; Ord. 288 § 1)