§ 20-16. Funeral protests.

(a)

It is the intent of this section to serve the city's compelling interest to promote, protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city by creating areas around locations where military, fire fighters, police, emergency medical service personal, and any and all first responders funerals are taking place to provide a safe and quiet area for families to mourn their loss.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to participate in a public protest if such protest is within one thousand (1,000) feet of any funeral ceremony within the City of Pearland.

(c)

For the purpose of determining the minimum distance separation hereunder, the one-thousand-foot distance requirement shall be measured by following a straight line from the outer property line of the property where the funeral service is taking place.

(d)

Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).

(Ord. No. 1445, § 1, 3-28-10)