9.04.130 - Trespassing.

No person shall trespass in, upon, on or across the property of another, without the permission and consent of the person in charge or control thereof, provided that the person shall have posted, at each of the corners of the property, a notice in writing upon either a metallic or wooden sign, or other substantial material. The sign shall be at least one square foot in area, and shall be placed three feet above the normal level of the ground, and upon which the posted notice there appears in legible letters, at least two inches in height, the words, "PRIVATE PROPERTY—NO TRESPASSING," and such other words as may be desired indicating that trespassers are subject to prosecution. The sign shall have either a white or black base. In the event the white base is used, the letters shall be in black, and if a black base is used, the letters shall be in white. In the event the property exceeds a total area of one acre, in addition to the posting of the notices at the corners thereof, there shall be posted at intervals of three hundred feet, or less, on or near the boundary lines of the property, notices of similar character.

These provisions shall have no application to a trespass committed by an officially authorized peace officer or law enforcement agent when the trespass is committed in the execution of the officer or agent's official duty, nor to any person visiting or calling at the residence or place of business of another person for the purpose of transacting any legitimate business.

(Prior code § 4239).