Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
Duarte Municipal Code Ch. 9.15 Charging Admission to Parties
Duarte Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Duarte
Cite as: Duarte Municipal Code Chapter 9.15 · Text as of 2026-10-04
9.15.010 - Definitions.¶
As used in this chapter:
(a) "Charge admission" means the demand and receipt of a tangible benefit, monetary or otherwise, which is a motivating influence for admission to the party. The customary courtesies and clearly noncommercial activity such as gifts by guests, sharing of expenses for dinner and beverages, or reciprocal hospitality, shall not be considered to be charge for admission. "Charge admission" does not include a donation for a political, charitable or religious purpose.
(b) "Party" means a group of persons meeting together for social, recreational or amusement purposes.
(c) "Residential zone" means residential zones as defined in Title 19 of this code.
(Ord. 589 § 1 (part), 1984)
9.15.020 - Charging admission to parties in residential zones prohibited.¶
It is unlawful and a nuisance to charge admission to any party conducted in a residential zone. The city may enjoin the commission of such nuisance by appropriate court action.
(Ord. 589 § 1 (part), 1984)
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