San Diego Municipal Code Div. 20 Targeted Residential Picketing

(“Targeted Residential Picketing” added 8–9–1993 by O–17952 N.S.)

It is the intent of the City Council in enacting Section 52.2002 to adopt a limited prohibition against targeted residential picketing. In Frisby v. Schultz, 487 U.S. 474 (1988), the Supreme Court upheld a similar municipal ordinance banning all picketing in front of a particular residence to protect the inhabitants from hearing or seeing unwanted messages. Section 52.2002 prohibits picketing focused on and taking place in front of a particular residence. The limited purpose of the prohibition is to preclude intrusion upon the constitutionally protected privacy rights of the targeted resident. (“Intent And Purpose” added 8–9–1993 by O–17952 N.S.)

(a) “Picketing” means the posting of a person or group for a demonstration or protest.

(b) This Chapter does not and shall not be interpreted to preclude picketing in a
residential area that is not targeted at a particular residential dwelling.
(“Definitions” added 8–9–1992 by O–17952 N.S.)

It is unlawful for any person to engage in picketing before or about the residence or dwelling of any individual in The City of San Diego. (“Picketing Private Residence Prohibited” added 8–9–1993 by y O–17952 N.S.)

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San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 5: Public Safety, Morals and Welfare (6-2000)

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