Chapter 11 OFFENSES*

Section 11-4 Public drunkenness; consumption of alcoholic beverages on municipal property.

    (a)  It shall be unlawful for any person while intoxicated or drunk to appear in any public place where one (1) or more persons are present or within the curtilage of any private residence not his own where one (1) or more persons are present and manifest a drunken condition by boisterous or  indecent conduct or loud or profane discourse or both. Consumption or possession of open  alcoholic beverages of any kind is prohibited on any municipal property located within the limits of  the city, to include but not be limited to all streets, sidewalks and thoroughfares, all municipal  parking lots, all municipal buildings and all public parks and recreational facilities. A person who  violates this section shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of section 1-6.

    (b)    It shall be unlawful for any person to have in that person's possession any alcoholic beverage, whether opened or unopened, at any time within the confines of the following city parks:  Remington Avenue Sports Complex, Weston Park, Northside Park, Varnedoe Stadium Sports Complex, and Balfour Pool.  Any person who violates this section shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of Section 1-6.

(Code 1958,  16-9; Ord. 2-12-90; Ord. 3-27-00;  I)

(2000 (11-04), Amended, 03/27/2000, Prior Text)