Public Conduct in Peoria, AZ (2026)
7 verified public conduct rules for Peoria, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Aggressive Panhandling
Peoria bans soliciting money, goods or services in an aggressive manner in any public area, inside transit vehicles or stops, and within 15 feet of a bank entrance, ATM or check-cashing business during its operating hours. City Code Section 13-65 also bars solicitation on private property once the owner has objected or posted a no-soliciting sign.
Peoria Aggressive Solicitation Rules
Significant RestrictionsPeoria City Code Section 13-65
It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit money or other things of value, or to solicit the sale of goods or services: (a) In an aggressive manner in a public area; (b) In any public transportation vehicle, or bus station or stop; (c) Within fifteen (15) feet of any entrance or exit of any financial institution or check cashing businesses or within fifteen (15) feet of any automated ...
Public Urination
Peoria makes it unlawful to urinate or defecate in a public place, or anywhere else where another person with a legal right to be present can observe the act. City Code Section 13-63 exempts the normal use of restrooms and other facilities built for that purpose, and the Peoria Police Department enforces the ban citywide.
Peoria Public Urination and Defecation Ban
Some RestrictionsPeoria City Code Section 13-63
Sec. 13-63. Urination and defecation in public; prohibited. (a) It is unlawful for any person to urinate or defecate in a public place, or at any other location where such conduct is observed by another person who has a legal right to be present at the location from which the conduct was observed. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the normal use of public facilities...
Skateboarding Rules
Peoria bars skateboarding, roller skating, bike riding and other personal riding devices on any city or state property posted against it, and specifically prohibits those activities at the Peoria Municipal Complex, Municipal Operations Center and fire stations. City Code Section 13-20 also lets private property owners post signs banning the same activity on their own land, with an exception for medically necessary use.
Peoria Skateboarding and Riding Device Rules
Some RestrictionsPeoria City Code Section 13-20
No person shall roller skate, roller blade, street skate, skateboard, or operate a bicycle or personal riding device upon any property of the state or political subdivision thereof, including, but not limited to the City, that is posted indicating such uses are prohibited, except when such use is medically necessary. The existence of one or more signs citing this code section shall constitute r...
Loud Party Ordinance
When Peoria police respond twice or more to the same loud party, gathering or event, City Code Section 13-100 lets the court order the 'person responsible' to pay restitution for the officers' time and any damaged equipment. A written warning citing A.R.S. Section 13-2904 must be given before the second response counts.
Peoria Loud Party Host Restitution Rules
Some RestrictionsPeoria City Code Section 13-100
Sec. 13-100. Noise; second response; law enforcement services restitution. (a) A violation of sections 13-90—13-97 of this code may include assessment of mandatory restitution in an amount determined by the court. (b) A recoverable charge may be imposed for the second and subsequent response to a party, gathering or event. If the actual cost to the City exceeds two hundred dollars ($200.00)...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Peoria City Code § 17-72(b) bans smoking within 50 feet of a public-place entrance, within 50 feet of any playground area in a public or private park, and within 50 feet of a childcare, adult day care, or health care facility entrance. These buffers apply outdoors, not just inside buildings.
Peoria Outdoor Smoking Buffer Zones
Some RestrictionsPeoria City Code § 17-72(b)(6)-(8)
(6) Smoking of Medical Marijuana is prohibited in those areas of public and private parks containing playground equipment for use by children. Playground equipment includes swing sets; pull up and climbing bars; water features; cushioned play areas, skate board parks and skate areas and any other area designed for play by children. The play area shall include a buffer of fifty (50) feet from ...
Public Marijuana Use
Peoria City Code § 17-71 makes it unlawful to smoke, consume, or possess marijuana or marijuana products in any open space or public place in the City of Peoria, Arizona. Consuming on any premises owned, operated, or controlled by the City carries a far steeper criminal penalty than lighting up on an ordinary public sidewalk or in a park.
Peoria AZ Public Marijuana Use Ban
Heavy RestrictionsPeoria City Code § 17-71
(a) To the fullest extent permitted by law, it is unlawful to consume, smoke, or possess Marijuana or Marijuana Products on premises that is occupied, owned, controlled, or operated by the City of Peoria. (b) It is unlawful for an individual to smoke or consume Marijuana or Marijuana Products in any open space or public place in the City of Peoria. (d) A violation of Subsections (a) and (...
Public Alcohol Use
Peoria parks allow beer only, and only inside a ramada or concession area. City Code Section 7-65 bans all other alcoholic beverages outright, requires a Beer Permit for any group of five or more adults drinking beer, and bans kegs, vats, or beer pumps without a permit. Violating any of it is a class one misdemeanor.
Peoria Park Alcohol Rules
Significant RestrictionsPeoria City Code § 7-65
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person in a park and recreation area to: (1) Consume alcoholic beverages other than beer. (2) Consume beer outside of a ramada or concession area. (3) Any individual in a group of five or more individuals who are 21 years of age or older, consuming beer without a Beer Permit for the group. (4) Possess or control any keg, vat, pump or item designed to serve alcoh...
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