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Loud Party Ordinance

Information Provided by the Police Department

Ordinance G-4630, section 2-45.1 was amended to increase neighborhood safety and reduce threats to the public peace, health, safety and general welfare. The ordinance addresses parties, social gatherings or events which result in disturbing the peace, quiet and enjoyment of our community. These occurrences often lead to excessive noise and traffic, obstruction of public streets, public drunkenness, underage drinking, fights and littering, among other problems.

What does a loud party include?

Any large party, gathering, or event with five or more persons who have assembled for a special occasion, social activity or other event on public or private property.

What happens if a citizen calls the police?

If the activity is determined to be a threat to the peace, health, safety and general welfare of the public, the responsible party will be assessed a police response service fee.

There are no “allowable” times during the day or night. If the party, gathering, or event is considered a threat to the peace, health, safety and general welfare of the public, anytime during the night or day, the responsible party will be assessed a fee of up to $1,000.00.

What does the police service fee include?

The salaries of the police officers who respond based on time spent at the event, and may include any damage to city equipment or medical treatment, if needed.

Appeals to the police service fee must be made within ten days of receipt of notice. Appeals will be heard by a Hearing Officer designated by the City Manager.

For more information contact: Phoenix Police Department, Code Enforcement Unit
620 West Washington Street, Room #130, Phoenix, Arizona 85003, or visit our web site at www.phoenix.gov/police or call 602-262-7803.

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Some factors which may determine a violation of the ordinance are:

Loud music, Band or Disc Jockey
Numerous vehicles causing traffic hazards or blocking driveways, streets and alleys
Underage Drinking
Making excessive noise
Fights / public drunkenness
Gun shots / fireworks
Littering
Illegal drug use
Squealing tires and speeding through neighborhood streets

For Juvenile violators the juvenile's parents will be responsible for all fees and violations.

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT UNIT

602-262-7803

Police Headquarters - 620 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Information Desk (602) 262-7626
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Last Modified on 01/17/2008 07:24:36