HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regarding Nuisance Party Violations ORDINANCE NO. 3607
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES,IOWA,BY REPEALING SUBSECTION 17.30(1)AND ENACTING A
NEW SUBSECTION 17.30(1) FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCLUDING THE
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF BEER,WINE OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
AS A BASIS FOR A NUISANCE PARTY VIOLATION; REPEALING ANY
AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO
THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Subsection 17.30(1)and enacting a new Subsection 17.30(1)as follows:
"Sec. 17.30. NUISANCE PARTY REGULATIONS.
(1) Nuisance Party Defined. A social gathering or party which is conducted on
premises within the City and which,by reason of the conduct of those persons in attendance,results
in any one or more of the following conditions of events occurring at the site of the said party or
social gathering, or on neighboring public or private property: public intoxication; unlawful
consumption of beer,wine or alcoholic beverages in a public place;outdoor urination or defecation
in a public place;the unlawful sale,famishing,dispensing or consumption of beer,wine or alcoholic
beverages; underage or unlawful possession of beer, wine, or alcoholic beverages; the unlawful
deposit of litter or refuse;the damage or destruction of property without the consent of the property
owner;unlawful pedestrian or vehicular traffic;standing or parking of vehicles that obstructs the free
flow of traffic on the public streets and sidewalks or that impedes the ability to render emergency
services;unlawfully loud noise;fighting;or,any other conduct or condition that threatens injury to
persons or damage to property is hereby declared to be an unlawful public nuisance."
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable
by a penalty of$100 for a person's first violation thereof and$200 for each repeat violation. Alternatively,violation
of this section can be charged by a peace officer of the City as a simple misdemeanor.
Section Three. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of
such conflict,if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this 13th day of February 2001.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
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