Public Conduct in Lake County, CA (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Lake County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Skateboarding Rules
Riding a skateboard, bike, scooter or inline skates is banned on specific county properties under Code Sec. 15-44, including the Lakeport courthouse sidewalks, two tennis courts, and areas near the Middletown Senior Center, while the Kelseyville Skate Park runs sunrise to sunset with mandatory pads and a 12-and-up age limit.
Lake County Skateboarding Restrictions
Some RestrictionsLake County Code § 15-44
44.2 Prohibited Activities. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or utilize a bicycle, skateboard, scooter, roller skates, in-line skates, and/or roller blades, on the following County properties: (a) All pedestrian areas immediately adjacent to the Lake County Courthouse located at 255 North Forbes Street, in Lakeport, California. Unless otherwise prohibited by the City of Lakeport, thi...
Loud Party Ordinance
In unincorporated Lake County, an adult who owns or controls a residence may not let a party continue there once they know a minor is obtaining, possessing or drinking alcohol on the property. Violators can be billed for the Sheriff's enforcement costs plus attorneys' fees, and anyone who furnishes alcohol to a minor faces escalating fines up to $1,000 and jail time.
Lake County Social Host Liability Law
Significant RestrictionsLake County Code §§ 12-33, 12-37
No adult who owns or controls a private residence or private premises shall allow a party to take place or continue at said residence or premises if a minor at the party obtains, possesses, or consumes any alcoholic beverage and the adult knows that the minor has obtained, possesses, or is consuming alcoholic beverages at the party. ... A social host shall be liable for the cost of providing en...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Unincorporated Lake County bans smoking and tobacco use within 30 feet of building entrances and windows, and in the unenclosed areas of county property, parks, service areas and outdoor dining spots, under County Code Sec. 9-135. The phased ban took full effect 180 days after the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 3142 on September 10, 2024.
Lake County Outdoor Smoking Ban
Some RestrictionsLake County Code § 9-135
Effective ninety (90) days upon adoption of this ordinance, smoking and tobacco use is prohibited within thirty (30) feet of the entrances and operable windows of buildings and Unenclosed Areas of the following places, in the unincorporated area of Lake County: (1) All Unenclosed Areas owned or leased by the County of Lake; (2) Recreation areas; or (3) Service areas; or (4) Outdoor dining areas...
Public Alcohol Use
Lake County bans possessing or drinking alcohol in any County park or public recreational area unless a Public Services Department facility use permit for a special event allows it. Violators face escalating infraction fines under Section 15-50.
Lake County Open Container Rules in Parks
Some RestrictionsLake County Code § 15-48
48.1 No person shall possess or consume any alcoholic beverage in or upon any County park or public recreational area except that possession and consumption of alcohol may be allowed in a County park or public recreational area pursuant to a facility use permit issued for a special event subject to the following restrictions: (a) All alcohol shall be served in a non-glass beverage container. (b...
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