Sierra Madre Municipal Code Ch. 9.20 Offenses Against Public Peace

A. A person shall not sit, lie or sleep in or upon any public highway, alley, sidewalk or crosswalk or other public way open for pedestrian travel.

B. The provisions of this section do not prohibit a person from sitting upon a public highway, alley, sidewalk or crosswalk or other public way open for pedestrian travel if:

1. Necessitated by the physical disability of such person;

2. Viewing a legally conducted parade; or

3. On a bench lawfully installed for such purpose.

(Prior code § 5022)

A person shall not loiter, stand or sit in or at the entrance of any church, hall, theatre, moving picture theatre or place of public assemblage so as unreasonably to obstruct such entrance.

(Prior code § 5023)

A person shall not leave or permit to remain on any public highway, alley, sidewalk, crosswalk or other public way open for pedestrian travel any merchandise, baggage or any article of personal property.

(Prior code § 5024)

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to any temporary rack or stand used for the purpose of displaying newspapers for sale while such rack or stand is so used if such rack or stand does not occupy any portion of the highway set aside for vehicular use and such rack or stand does not cover an area exceeding ten square feet.

(Prior code § 5025)

The provisions of Section 9.20.040 apply only if it will not invalidate the provisions of Section 9.20.030. If it should be held that the provisions of Section 9.20.040 invalidate any portion of Section 9.20.030, Section 9.20.030 shall apply without exception.

(Prior code § 5026)