Chapter 9.38 — PUBLIC DRINKING

It is unlawful for any person to partake of any spirituous, malt, vinous or alcoholic liquors or other alcoholic beverages, in any place open or accessible to the general public, which is not licensed to permit such consumption.

(Ord. 88-70 § 1, 1970)

It is unlawful for any person to consume any alcoholic beverages in or on any street or sidewalk, any passageway open to public use, in or on any park, playground or community house or on any public or private property other than a private residence, which is open and accessible to the general public, or open to public view.

(Ord. 88-70 § 2, 1970; amended during 1990 republication)

The Police Chief may issue a permit allowing consumption of alcoholic beverages in places prohibited by this chapter upon proper application to the Police Chief on forms available at his or her office. This application must be completed thirty days prior to the date the public consumption is requested. The permit shall not be granted if in the opinion of the Police Chief, the safety or well-being or appearance of the City will be adversely affected or if prior experiences have shown the issuance of the permit would note in the best interests of the City. The applicant may appeal to the City Manager a refusal to grant a permit by the Police Chief. The permit will specify the geographical boundaries in which consumption of beverages will be allowed, any consumption outside of this boundary will be considered violation of this chapter. (Ord. 88-70 § 3, 1970; amended during 1990 republication)