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Public Conduct in Highland, CA (2026)

3 verified public conduct rules for Highland, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Skateboarding Rules

In the City of Highland, California, Highland Municipal Code § 12.08.020 makes it unlawful and a public nuisance to ride a skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates or a similar self-powered device with wheels under six inches in diameter on posted public or private property, in any municipal parking facility, and on posted public sidewalks.

Highland Skateboard and Skate Device Restrictions

Some Restrictions

Highland Municipal Code § 12.08.020

A. It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to ride a skateboard, or utilize roller skates, in-line skates, or any similar self-powered wheeled device having wheels less than six inches in diameter, upon any public property or private property where notice of such prohibition has been posted and is clearly visible, at minimum, within two entrances to the prohibited area or in the imm...

Loud Party Ordinance

In the City of Highland, a loud, unruly or disorderly party on private property draws a first response notice, and any second response within 12 hours of that notice can bring a second response service fee under Highland Municipal Code Chapter 9.17. Owners, tenants, residents and people in charge of the premises are responsible persons, and parents answer for a minor host.

Highland CA Loud Party Second Response Fee (HMC 9.17.020)

Some Restrictions

Highland Municipal Code § 9.17.020

"Loud party" means any loud, unruly, disorderly party, gathering, event or assembly on private property where a police officer responding at the scene to a complaint determines that there is a threat to the public peace, health, safety or general welfare. "Responsible person" means the person(s) who owns, leases, resides at or is in charge of the premises where the loud party takes place. If th...

Public Alcohol Use

In the City of Highland, California, it is unlawful to drink or attempt to drink alcohol in any public park, street, alley, highway or other public place unless the law expressly permits it there. Holding an open container while smelling of alcohol creates a presumption of drinking. Park entrances carry a misdemeanor warning sign.

Highland Public Drinking and Open Container Ban

Significant Restrictions

Highland Municipal Code § 12.06.070

A. For the purposes of this chapter, any person possessing an open container containing an alcoholic beverage, and having an odor of alcoholic beverage on the person's breath, is presumed to be drinking or consuming or attempting to drink or consume an alcoholic beverage at the place where such person is located. ... ... B. It is unlawful for any person or persons to drink or consume or attempt...

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