§ 43.42. Picketing; Definitions; Where Prohibited; Exceptions.

(1)

For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

Picket: The word "picket" shall mean to position oneself, or to assemble or gather, as a means of protest, or as a means of presenting or advocating a cause or grievance.

(b)

Peaceful Picketing: The term "peaceful picketing" shall mean any tranquil and peaceful means of presenting a cause to the public which is devoid of noise or tumult or quarrelsome demeanor, and which does not violate or disturb the public peace or private property rights.

(c)

Residence or Dwelling: The term "residence or dwelling" shall mean any individual's home within a single or multifamily residence, to include units within an apartment or condominium complex. The term shall not include those establishments serving or catering to the transient public such as motels, hotels, or motor hotels.

(2)

It is unlawful for any person or persons to picket before or about the residence or dwelling of any person.

(3)

This section shall not apply to a person peacefully picketing upon property which he owns or which he is lessee, or peaceful picketing within a place commonly used for public assembly.

(Ord. of 2-16-1970, § 1; Ord. of 6-16-1980, § 1; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 1, 7-13-2015, Doc. #1507131208)