Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 8 — PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
Mendocino County Municipal Code Ch. 8.86 Consumption of Alcohol in Public Areas Within the Town of Mendocino
Mendocino County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Mendocino County
Cite as: Mendocino County Municipal Code Chapter 8.86 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 8.86.010 - Purpose.¶
This Chapter addresses an increasing problem with people drinking intoxicating liquor in public areas within the Historical Preservation District of the Town of Mendocino thereby endangering the health and safety of citizens and visitors to the Town.
(Ord. No. 4066 (part), adopted 2000.)
Sec. 8.86.020 - Intoxicating Liquor.¶
For the purpose of this Chapter, "intoxicating liquor" includes any alcoholic beverage containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume and includes all types of spirituous, vinous and malt liquors.
(Ord. No. 4066 (part), adopted 2000.)
Sec. 8.86.030 - Public Consumption Prohibited.¶
It is unlawful for any person to drink or consume any intoxicating liquor upon any public street, public roadway, public alley or public parking lot or public sidewalk within the Historical Preservation District of the Town of Mendocino as described in Mendocino County Code Section 20.760.010.
(Ord. No. 4066 (part), adopted 2000.)
Sec. 8.86.040 - Exceptions.¶
Nothing in Section 8.86.030 shall limit the consumption of alcohol at special events or activities which have been granted a license pursuant to the provisions of Mendocino County Code Chapter 6.16 pertaining to Outdoor Festivals. Nor shall this Chapter apply to beach areas or the Mendocino Headlands which are properties belonging to the California State Parks Department.
(Ord. No. 4066 (part), adopted 2000.)
Sec. 8.86.050 - Penalty.¶
Any violation of this Chapter is an infraction punishable as set forth in Mendocino County Code Section 1.04.110(B).
(Ord. No. 4066 (part), adopted 2000.)
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