San Leandro Municipal Code Art. 1 Purpose

(Legislative History: Ordinance No. 2018-016, 9/4/18 (Section 4-18-100))

In order to control unnecessary disturbances caused by unruly gatherings in the City, the City declares that it is the City's policy to prohibit unruly gatherings that create a substantial disturbance in the quiet enjoyment of private or public property in a significant segment of a neighborhood as specified in this Chapter. It is not the intent of the City Council for this Chapter to apply to peaceful gatherings or assemblies.

The City determines that unruly gatherings are detrimental to the public health, welfare and safety, and are contrary to the public interest. Therefore, the City Council declares that creating, maintaining, causing, or allowing to be created, maintained, or caused, any unruly gathering in a manner prohibited by or not in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter is a public nuisance and shall be punishable as such in any manner provided by law, including, but not necessarily limited to, the filing of a civil or criminal action.