Public Conduct in Anaheim, CA (2026)
7 verified public conduct rules for Anaheim, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Aggressive Panhandling
Anaheim bars asking, begging or soliciting alms in an aggressive manner anywhere open to the public, including sidewalks, streets, parking lots and building entrances. "Aggressive manner" covers touching, blocking, following after a refusal, or threatening gestures. It is an infraction under state fine rules.
Anaheim Aggressive Panhandling Ban
Some RestrictionsAnaheim, CA, Municipal Code Sec. 7.30.030 (Prohibited Acts)
No person shall ask, beg, or solicit alms in an aggressive manner in any place open to the general public, whether publicly or privately owned, including but not limited to any sidewalks, streets, alleys, driveways, parking lots, parks, plazas, buildings, doorways and entrances to buildings, gasoline service stations, and the grounds around or enclosed by buildings.
Public Urination
Anaheim makes it a misdemeanor to urinate, defecate or dispose of human waste in any public place or place open to public view, outside of restrooms and other enclosed facilities. An exception exists for people who cannot control excretory functions due to illness or infirmity, but not for intoxication.
Anaheim Public Urination Ban
Some RestrictionsAnaheim, CA, Municipal Code Sec. 7.16.040 (Performing Excretory Function in Public)
It is unlawful for any person to urinate or defecate or otherwise discard or dispose of human urine or excrement in any public place or any place open to the public or open to public view other than restrooms, bathrooms and other enclosed areas provided for normal human excretory functions.
Skateboarding Rules
Anaheim bans skateboarding, coasting, and non-motorized scootering on any roadway citywide, and separately bans it on sidewalks inside posted business districts. AMC 14.28.040 makes both roadway riding and posted-sidewalk riding an infraction, enforced by the Anaheim Police Department and the Traffic and Transportation Manager, who decide where sidewalk signage goes up.
Anaheim Skateboarding Restrictions
Significant RestrictionsAnaheim, CA, Municipal Code Sec. 14.28.040
.010 It shall be unlawful for any person to go upon any roadway while riding upon or propelling a skateboard, coaster, non-motorized scooter, or other similar device. Any violation of this provision shall be punishable as an infraction. .020 It shall be unlawful for any person to go upon any sidewalk while riding upon or propelling a skateboard, coaster, non-motorized scooter, or other simi...
Loud Party Ordinance
Anaheim makes it a public nuisance to host a party that produces loud and unreasonable noise between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. After a first police warning, a second party at the same address within three months triggers escalating civil fines from $100 up to $1,000.
Anaheim Loud Party Police Response Fines
Significant RestrictionsAnaheim, CA, Municipal Code Sec. 6.73.020, 6.73.060 (Noise Restrictions; Violation - Civil Fines)
It shall be unlawful and constitute a public nuisance for any owner or responsible person to conduct or allow to be conducted any party or similar event from which loud and unreasonable noise originates between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. ... A civil fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation; A civil fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) f...
Loitering Rules
Anaheim makes it a misdemeanor to loiter, stand or sit so as to block a public street, alley, sidewalk or crosswalk, or to obstruct the entrance to a church, hall, theater or public assembly. Separate rules bar loitering on school grounds overnight and set removal rights for hotels and motels.
Anaheim Loitering and Obstruction Rules
Some RestrictionsAnaheim, CA, Municipal Code Sec. 7.28.010 (Loitering Prohibited)
Any person who loiters, stands or sits in or upon any public highway, alley, sidewalk or crosswalk so as to in any manner hinder or obstruct the free passage therein or thereon of persons or vehicles passing along the same, or so as in any manner to annoy or molest persons passing along the same, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Smoking is unlawful in any public park in Anaheim and in public restrooms in any public or private building under Municipal Code Section 6.30.070. The city also bans smoking within 25 feet of a transit stop and within 100 feet of a school or day care under Section 6.30.105.
Anaheim Outdoor Smoking Ban in Parks
Some RestrictionsAnaheim Municipal Code Sec. 6.30.070 (Smoking Prohibited - Public Restrooms and Parks)
Smoking is prohibited and is unlawful in any public park (as defined in section 13.08.010 of this Code), or in a public restroom in any public or private building.
Public Alcohol Use
Anaheim bans drinking or carrying an open alcohol container on streets, sidewalks, alleys and public parking lots, and on private lots open to the public. The rule also reaches vehicles parked in those lots and any private lot within 200 feet of a dance hall or sex-oriented business. It is a criminal infraction.
Anaheim Open Container Restrictions
Some RestrictionsAnaheim, CA, Municipal Code Sec. 7.16.010 (Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages; Possession of Open Containers of Alcoholic Beverages—Places Restricted)
It shall be unlawful within the City of Anaheim for any person or persons to (i) consume any alcoholic beverage, or (ii) have in his or her possession any bottle, can or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverage which has been opened, or where the seal has been broken, or where the contents of such container have been partially removed, except as reasonably necessary to transport such ...
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