Showing ordinances that apply to Port Costa, CA
Port Costa is an unincorporated community (population 190) in Contra Costa County, California. Because Port Costa is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Contra Costa County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The park curfew rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Contra Costa County parks close from sunset (or 10 PM) to 6 AM unless special use permitted. Violation is infraction under CCC Chapter 1110-6 with fines up to $250 per CA Public Resources Code.
Unincorporated Contra Costa County parks managed by the Public Works Department and the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) are closed to public entry from sunset (or 10:00 PM, whichever is earlier) until 6:00 AM the following morning, unless a special use permit authorizes later hours. Unlawful entry during closed hours is an infraction under CCC Ordinance Code Chapter 1110-6 and EBRPD Ordinance 38, with fines up to $250 per Cal Public Resources Code Section 5008.3. Overnight camping is prohibited except in designated campgrounds with reservations. The prohibition covers walking, jogging, bicycling, picnicking, and vehicle occupancy. Certain lighted facilities such as tennis courts, ball fields, and trails may have extended hours posted. Sheriff's Office and EBRPD Police enforce the closure. Commercial photography, events, and organized gatherings of 50+ people require a special event permit.
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