§ 12-18. Loitering in, obstructing, etc., streets, public places, etc.

(a)

No person shall loiter, lounge or sleep in or upon any street, park or public place or in any public building, or obstruct the access to any public building or any part thereof, which obstruct passage through or upon any public street, park or public place.

(b)

For the purposes of this section, the term "loiter" shall encompass, but shall not necessarily be limited to, one (1) or more of the following acts:

(1)

Obstruction of the free unhampered passage of pedestrians or vehicles.

(2)

Obstructing, molesting or interfering with any person lawfully upon any street, park or other public place.

(3)

Refusing to move on when so requested by a peace officer, provided the peace officer has exercised his discretion reasonably under the circumstances in order to preserve or promote public peace and order.

(c)

For the purpose of this section, the term "other public place" shall be deemed to include the quasi-public area in front of or adjacent to any store, shop, restaurant, luncheonette or other place of business, and shall include also any parking lot or other vacant private property not owned or under the dominion of the person charged with a violation of this section.

(Code 1966, § 19-13)