Claremont Municipal Code Ch. 9.23 Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in Public

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

"Alcoholic beverage"

means and includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer and which contains more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume and which is fit for consumption as a beverage, either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined with other substances.

"Public place"

means and includes any public street, alley, sidewalk, parkway, off-street parking area, park, or other City property.

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Any person drinking or consuming any alcoholic beverage in or upon any public place or going in or upon any part of any public place while they are drinking or consuming any alcoholic beverage except as otherwise permitted by this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction.

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Notwithstanding Section 9.23.020, alcoholic beverages may be dispensed and consumed in public places in connection with: (1) a use or an event previously approved as part of a City approval of a conditional use permit, special use and development permit or other special permit approved pursuant to Title 16 of this Code; (2) a use or event approved pursuant to this Code; or (3) a use or event on City property where an alcohol permit is obtained pursuant to Chapter 11.04 of this Code; or (4) a special use or event approved by the City Manager or his or her designee.

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