Prohibition of the use of wheeled apparatus on municipal property and in certain areas of the city: 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 zone is unlawful. Use…
In 1948, the Mayor of the City of Pocatello, George Phillips, passed an ordinance making it illegal not to smile in Pocatello. The “Smile Ordinance” was passed tongue in cheek as a result of an exceptionally severe winter, which had dampened the spirit of city employees and citizens alike. The ordinance unintentionally remained on the…
6-1C-17: RIDING ON SIDEWALKS: It shall be unlawful for any person to ride, drive or lead any animal or to drive any vehicle upon, along or across any cement sidewalk 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)
5-2-2: SWEEPING DEBRIS INTO STREETS: It shall be unlawful for any person to sweep any dirt, trash or rubbish from the interior of any building in the city onto any street, alley or sidewalk in the city. (Ord. 1, 5-24-1971)