Bell Gardens Municipal Code Ch. 17.25 Commercial Residential Parties

For purposes of this chapter:

A.

"Commercial"

means the suggestion or the request of a monetary charge, or a request for a donation, either for admission, or to offset the charges of either the refreshments and/or entertainment.

B.

"Party"

means a group of persons meeting together for social, recreational or amusement purposes, but excluding meetings for political, charitable or religious purposes.

C.

"Publicized"

means an open invitation circulated by flyer, handbill or advertised by publication, posting or distribution in or about public places, including schools, suggesting that there is unlimited or unreserved attendance.

D.

"Residential area"

means all land in the city which is classified in one of the residential zones in the Zoning Code as well as all land that is utilized for residential purposes, regardless of zone classification. "Residential area" shall not include land devoted exclusively to park and/or playground purposes.

(Ord. 477 § 1, 1984)

It is unlawful to host, conduct or permit a publicized or commercial party in any residential area in the city.

(Ord. 477 § 1, 1984)

A violation of the provisions of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment for not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 477 § 1, 1984)