§ 15-3. Sexual predator and sexual offender residency requirements.

(a)

It is unlawful for any sexual predator or sexual offender to reside within 1,500 feet of any school, child care facility, park or playground within the City of Ocala. This 1,500-foot distance shall be measured in a straight line between the closest points of the parcel boundaries of the sexual offender's or sexual predator's place of residence and the school, child care facility, park or playground in question.

(b)

A sexual predator or sexual offender residing within 1,500 feet of any school, child care facility, park or playground does not commit a violation of this section, provided that the sexual predator or sexual offender is in full compliance with probation, parole, or conditional release and does not commit another sexual offense, and was in compliance with the residency restrictions prior to January 1, 2006 if any of the following apply:

(1)

The sexual predator or sexual offender established the permanent residence prior to January 1, 2006.

(2)

The sexual predator or sexual offender was a minor when he/she committed the offense and was not convicted as an adult.

(3)

The sexual predator or sexual offender is a minor.

(4)

The school, child care facility, park or playground within 1,500 feet of the sexual predator's or sexual offender's permanent residence was opened after the person established his or her permanent residence.

(c)

Violations of this section may be punished as provided in City Code section 1-9.

(Ord. No. 5447, § 1, 11-15-05; Ord. No. 2013-3, § 1, 11-6-12)