XI. Sexual Offenses

Chapter 9.80
SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS

Sections:

9.80.010    Findings and declarations.

9.80.020    Definitions.

9.80.030    Residency restrictions – Schools and parks.

9.80.010 Findings and declarations.

The city of Chula Vista finds and declares each of the following:

A. The city of Chula Vista currently places a high priority on maintaining public safety through a highly skilled and trained police department as well as laws that deter and punish criminal behavior.

B. It is the intent of the city of Chula Vista in enacting this measure to help its citizens and their children have additional precautions. It is not the intent of the city to embarrass or harass persons convicted of sex offenses.

C. The city of Chula Vista must take additional steps to monitor sex offenders and protect children. (Ord. 3034, 2006).

9.80.020 Definitions.

“Park” or “city park” means the land and easements owned or leased by the city of Chula Vista which, by ordinance, resolution, regulation or agreement, is dedicated to or operated by the city for purposes of sports and public recreation.

“Person” means a person who has committed a sexual offense against or involving a minor for which the person must register as a sex offender pursuant to Penal Code Section 290. (Ord. 3034, 2006).

9.80.030 Residency restrictions – Schools and parks.

A. A person shall not reside within 500 feet of the real property of a school, grades kindergarten through eighth.

B. A person shall not reside within 500 feet of the real property of a park.

C. Following notification by the Chula Vista police department of the requirements of this chapter, any violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to and including $1,000 and/or six months in the county jail.

D. This section shall not apply to any person who has established a residence (at which this person lists as his or her address for Penal Code Section 290 registration) prior to July 1, 2006. (Ord. 3034, 2006).