§ 39-2. Legislative findings and intent.

(a)

The findings set forth in the recitals to this chapter are hereby adopted as additional legislative findings.

(b)

The city council, hereby finds and determines that both sexual offenders and sexual predators present an extreme threat to the public safety. Both sexual offenders and sexual predators are extremely likely to use physical violence and repeat their offenses, and most commit many offenses, have many more victims than are ever reported, and are prosecuted for only a fraction of their crimes. This makes the cost of sexual predator victimization to society at large, while incalculable, clearly exorbitant and a drain on the resources of society.

(c)

It is the intent of this chapter to reduce the potential risk of harm to children of the community by limiting the opportunity for sexual offenders and sexual predators to be in contact with unsuspecting children in locations that are primarily designed for use by children, are primarily used by children, or are customary gathering places for children. This chapter is not intended to interfere with a sexual offender or a sexual predator's ability to participate in his or her own children's activities occurring at school and at other recreational type facilities, and is also not intended to interfere with a sexual offender or sexual predator's ability to attend church or conduct business with the government.

(Ord. No. 2007-14, § 1, 6-5-07)