§ 28-243. Indecent attire prohibited.

(a)

It is the policy of the village for all persons to be properly dressed whenever appearing in public view on private or public property. Such persons are expected to dress in a manner that is appropriate for the activity in which they are engaged.

(b)

Pants worn by any person, regardless of age should be sized appropriately and secured in such a manner as to prevent the pants from falling below the hips thereby causing the exposure of his or her bare skin or exposing any part of said person's undergarments.

(c)

Whoever violates this section shall be fined:

(1)

On the first offense, $100.00;

(2)

On the second offense, $200.00; and

(3)

On the third and subsequent offenses, $400.00.

Community service can be performed in lieu of fines.

(d)

Violators of the provisions of this section shall be issued a citation and subject to the civil penalties described above. To this end, a violation of this section shall not be deemed a criminal offense; and therefore, violators shall not be subject to arrest, imprisonment, or any other criminal penalty.

(e)

All former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting with the provisions of this section or of the Code hereby adopted are hereby repealed.

(Ord. No. 2-2007, 12-14-2007)