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It is illegal to wear a fake mustache if it causes laughter in church.
It seems like there is a story behind this one, but we haven’t been able to dig it up yet. We assume that this was a well-intentioned law meant to maintain dignity and order during church. With the current “mustache” craze, maybe someone should give it a try and see what happens!
Persons may not camp out on sidewalks in the city.
5-2-6: OVERNIGHT CAMPING: No person shall camp or sleep overnight on public property located within the city limits unless such property is specifically posted allowing the same. (Ord. 216, 12-22-1992)
One may not host a game of marbles at Lafayette Square unless he or she first obtains a written permit from the parkway and park commission.
Sec. 106-170. Permit required for game or meeting in Lafayette Square. It shall be unlawful to hold or conduct any baseball game, football game, game of skill or games of any kind or public meeting of any kind in Lafayette Square without first obtaining a written permit from the parkway and park commission. (Code 1956,…
Bicycles must not be taken onto a tennis court.
5-2-4: PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF WHEELED APPARATUS ON MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AND IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY: C. Prohibitions: 2. Bicycles may only be used in the dismount/wheels down zone so long as all wheels remain on the ground while the bicycle is in motion. Any other use of bicycles in the dismount/wheels down…