Anchorage, AK Public Conduct: Loitering Rules (2026)

"Obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic" means to walk, stand, sit, lie, or place an object in such a manner as to block passage by another person or a vehicle which such other person or vehicle has a right to make, or to require another person or a driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. Acts authorized as an exercise of one's constitutional rights, and acts authorized pursuant to a sidewalk encroachment permit under section 24.30.020, a right-of-way special activity permit under regulation section R9.14.004, or a parade permit under regulation chapter R9.36, shall not constitute obstruction of pedestrian or vehicular traffic. "Public place" means a place to which the public or a substantial group of persons has access and includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys, transportation facilities, parking areas, convention centers, sports arenas, schools, plazas, parks, and playgrounds.

B. It is unlawful for any person to, in a public place, intentionally and substantially obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

C. Violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor. (AO No. 2011-112, § 2, 11-22-2011, eff. 12-22-2011; AO No. 2014-42, § 3, 6-21-2014)