Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE›Part IV — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE
Redding Municipal Code Ch. 10.23 No-Cruise Zone Loitering
Redding Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Redding
Cite as: Redding Municipal Code Chapter 10.23 · Text as of 2026-10-04
10.23.010 - Loitering in a no-cruise zone prohibited.¶
It is unlawful to loiter on any property in the proximity of any posted no-cruise zone between the hours of six p.m. of one day and six a.m. the next day.
(Ord. 2046 § 1 (part), 1993)
10.23.020 - Definitions.¶
Whenever in this chapter the words or phrases defined in this section are used, they shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in the following definitions:
A. "Loiter" means to delay or linger without a lawful purpose for being on the property.
B. "Property in the proximity of any posted no-cruising zone" means any property which is both visible from and located within three hundred feet of any portion of a street, alley, or highway which is posted as a no-cruising zone pursuant to Chapter 11.23 of this code.
(Ord. 2046 § 1 (part), 1993)
10.23.030 - Violations.¶
A. Violation of this chapter is an infraction. The minimum penalties are as follows:
| 1. | First conviction of loitering: | $100 fine. |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | Second conviction within one year: | $200 fine. |
| 3. | Third or subsequent conviction within one year: | $250 fine. |
B. The refusal of any person to leave the premises after having been cited by any peace officer for a violation of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor. The punishment for a misdemeanor violation of this chapter shall be as provided by Section 1.12.020(A) of this code.
C. Any minor who is cited for violation of this chapter shall be considered in violation of a traffic offense for purposes of California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 256.
(Ord. 2046 § 1 (part), 1993)
10.23.040 - Severability.¶
If any provision, clause, sentence, or paragraph of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of the provisions of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and, to this end, the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable.
(Ord. 2046 § 1 (part), 1993)
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