Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Peace, Safety and Morals
Indian Wells Municipal Code Ch. 9.04 Offenses Against the Public Peace
Indian Wells Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Indian Wells
Cite as: Indian Wells Municipal Code Chapter 9.04 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Note: For regulations governing weapons and offenses while carrying concealed weapons, see Chapter 9.52.
§ 9.04.020. Musical Instruments—Use in attracting customers for sales.¶
It is declared to be a nuisance and it is unlawful for any person vending, advertising or soliciting the sale of, or assisting in vending, advertising or soliciting the sale of any kind of notions, merchandise or medicines in the City to use a musical instrument or device, or to sing or call out or to make any noise to attract persons for the purpose of vending, advertising or soliciting the sale of notions, medicines or merchandise.
(Ord. 46 § 6, 1968)
§ 9.04.040. Obstruction of entrance to places of public assemblage.¶
It is unlawful for any person or persons, by standing, sitting, or in any other manner, to block or obstruct the entrance or exit to any public building, facility, or property, or any place of public assemblage, including but not limited to any church, hall, or theater, after having been directed to disburse by a peace officer, public safety officer, or Community Services Officer.
Nothing in this provision shall be deemed to affect the requirements for parade permits as contained in Chapter 9.36, or any other permit or enforcement provision.
(Ord. 46 § 16, 1968; Ord. 295 §§ 1-2, 1992)
§ 9.04.050. Inhaling or drinking certain substances.¶
No person shall inhale, breathe, or drink any intoxicating glue, adhesive, cement, mucilage, dope or any other similar material for the purpose of becoming intoxicated, elated, dazed, paralyzed, irrational, or for the purpose of changing, distorting or disturbing the eyesight, thinking process, balance or coordination of such person. Any such condition so induced, for the purposes of this Chapter, is deemed to be an intoxicated condition. this Section does not pertain to any person who inhales, breathes or drinks such material or substance pursuant to instruction or prescription of any duly licensed doctor, physician, surgeon, dentist or podiatrist authorized to so prescribe.
(Ord. 46 § 17, 1968)
§ 9.04.060. Off-road use of motor vehicles.¶
No person shall drive a motor vehicle, motor bike, motorcycle or other vehicle on privately owned land within the City. There shall be excepted from the operation of Section 21.04.080 the use of farm vehicles for agricultural purposes, vehicles used for governmental purposes and golf carts being utilized on golf courses.
(Ord. 105 § 2, 1974)
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