§ 9.12.010. Purpose and findings.

The city council has determined that a curfew ordinance is necessary and desirable in order to:

A.

Protect minors from each other and other persons on the street during nocturnal hours;

B.

Assist the police in crime prevention;

C.

Promote parental supervision and authority over minors;

D.

Protect the public from nocturnal crime and mischief by minors;

E.

Promote the furtherance of family responsibility and for the public good, safety and welfare.

(Ord. dated 8/1/94 (part): prior code § 21-85)

(Ord. dated 7/26/12)