HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-242 Residential PicketingCITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 08-242
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES
BY ADDING A CHAPTER PROHIBITING TARGETED RESIDENTIAL PICKETING
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title IX General
Regulations by adding a new Chapter 98 Targeted Residential Picketing and adding the
following underlined language as follows:
TARGETED RESIDENTIAL PICKETING
98.01 Purpose.
The City of Lake Elmo has an interest in safeguardingthe he right of Lake Elmo residents to enjoy,
in their home and dwelling, a feeling of well-being tranquility, and privacy. The Lake Elmo City
Council finds that targeted residential picketing in front of or about a residential dwelling causes
emotional distress to the dwelling occupants or obstructs and interferes with the free use of
public rights -of -way. The City Council further finds that, without resorting to targeted
residential picketing, ample opportunities exist for those otherwise engaged in targeted
residential picketing to exercise constitutionally -protected freedom of speech and expression.
98.02 Definitions.
"Targeted Residential Picketing" means standing, marching, patrolling, or other similar activities
by one or more persons focused on, in front of or about a particular residential dwelling without
the consent of the dwellings occupant(s).
98.03 Targeted Residential Picketing Prohibited.
No person shall engage in targeted residential picketing within the City of Lake Elmo.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo.
SECTION 3. Adoption Date. This Ordinance 08-242 was adopted on this 2nf day of February
2021, by a vote of 5 Ayes and 0 Nays.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Charles Ca enhead, May r