HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-1435 City Code Disorderly PremisesCITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. Oa - ~ ~ 3 5
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN REPLACING TITLE 6,
CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3 OF THE MERIDIAN CITY CODE, RELATING TO
DISORDERLY PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROHIBITING
DISORDERLY PREMISES; AND PROVIDING FOR CRIMINAL PENALTY.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian find that parties on private
property where alcohol is consumed by minors is harmful to the minors themselves and
to the neighborhoods and communities where such parties are held;
WHEREAS, police ability to abate gatherings and fine the host of a party where
alcohol is being consumed by minors on private property may result in a decrease in
abuse of alcohol by minors, physical altercations and injuries, vandalism, and noise
disturbances, thereby improving public safety; and
WHEREAS, parties, large gatherings, and events on private property where
minors are consuming alcohol threaten the peace, health, safety, and general welfare of
the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That Title 6, Chapter 3, Section 3 of the Meridian City Code shall be
repealed.
Section 2. That a new Title 6, Chapter 3, Section 3 of the Meridian City Code
shall be enacted to read as follows:
6-3-3: DISORDERLY PREMISES:
A. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall be defined as
follows:
1. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: Any beverage containing alcohol, including liquor,
spirits, beer, and/or wine.
2. HosT: The person(s) in charge or control of a premises; the person(s) authorizing
the use of a premises; the person(s) organizing or hosting a party at a premises;
and/or the act of being in charge or control of, authorizing the use of, and/or
hosting a party at a premises.
3. MINOR: A person under the age of twenty-one (21) years.
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4. PARTY: A party, gathering, event, or other assembly of persons for a social
occasion or activity.
5. PREMISES: Any private or public property, structure, or enclosure, including, but
not limited to, a home, apartment, condominium, dwelling unit, meeting room,
and/or hall, and/or the yard and/or cartilage thereof, whether such property is
owned, rented, leased, or otherwise occupied.
B. Disorderly premises unlawful. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to host
a party:
1. Which is disruptive to the public peace, health, safety, or welfare due to the
number of persons present, excessive noise, unruly behavior, excessive traffic,
and/or destruction of property.
2. Where a minor is in possession of, consuming, or under the influence of an
alcoholic beverage and the host knew or should have known that such person is a
minor.
C. Penalty. A violation of any provision of this section shall be a misdemeanor,
punishable by such fine and or imprisonment as established by Idaho Code. In
addition to such penalty, any person violating, allowing, or causing any provision of
this Chapter shall be subject to any and all other applicable administrative, criminal,
and/or civil penalties. The Court may order restitution to be paid by the host of a
party that requires a law enforcement or emergency response for the actual costs of
such services incurred for the purpose of abating or responding to such violations.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 6 - day
of , 2009.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~~day of
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APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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