When used in this article, the following words, terms, and phrases, and their derivations, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this article, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

(a)   Metal Detectors includes any device, machine or instrument used to detect or discover metal objects on or beneath the surface of land or water.

(b)   Public space includes all City-owned parks and City-owned property within street right-of-way, including any roadways and sidewalks.

(c)   Public way means all areas legally open to public use such as public streets, sidewalks, roadways, highways, parkways, alleys, parks, as well as the areas surrounding and immediately adjacent to public buildings.

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It shall be unlawful for any person, to engage in the use of a metal detector in public space or public ways.

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The penalty for violating this article shall be a fine not exceeding $25.00 plus court cost for each offense. Each violation shall be evidenced by a separate written notice presented at the time of citation for the offense.

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