Los Angeles, CA Public Conduct: Loud Party Ordinance (2026)
Key Facts
- Section
- LAMC § 41.58.1 (added Ord. No. 185,451, eff. 4/15/18)
- 1st violation fine
- $100
- 2nd violation fine
- $500
- 3rd violation fine
- $1,000
- 6th and later violation fine
- $8,000 each
- Reset period
- 12 consecutive months with no violation
Summary
LAMC § 41.58.1 prohibits loud or unruly gatherings at residences and imposes escalating administrative fines starting at $100 for a first violation and reaching $8,000 for a sixth or subsequent violation. Owners of the property where the gathering occurs may be cited even if they were not present.
'Loud or Unruly Gathering' means a gathering of persons at any Residence where Loud or Unruly Conduct occurs at the Residence or within 500 feet of the Residence, and which threatens or interferes with the public health, safety or welfare, or the comfortable enjoyment of life and property. ... (h) Fines and Penalties for Violations. 1. An Owner and/or Responsible Party issued a Citation in violation of Subsection (b) of this section shall be subject to the following fines: A. An administrative fine of $100 for a first violation; B. An administrative fine of $500 for a second violation; C. An administrative fine of $1,000 for a third violation; D. An administrative fine of $2,000 for a fourth violation; E. An administrative fine of $4,000 for a fifth violation; and F. An administrative fine of $8,000 for a sixth violation and $8,000 for each subsequent violation. G. A violation occurring after a period of 12 consecutive months of no violations shall be considered a first violation.
Full Breakdown
A 'Loud or Unruly Gathering' is defined as any gathering where loud or unruly conduct, including loud noise, public intoxication, underage drinking, vandalism, or public urination, occurs at the residence or within 500 feet, threatening public health, safety, or welfare. An Enforcement Officer who responds must post a notice on the front entrance describing the conduct and warning of future fines; removing that notice before 30 days is separately punishable by a $500 fine. Absent owners may be cited after personal or mailed service of the initial notice, and fines escalate across all properties associated with the same owner or responsible party. A 12-month gap resets the counter back to a first violation.
Violations & Fines
First violation: $100. Second: $500. Third: $1,000. Fourth: $2,000. Fifth: $4,000. Sixth and beyond: $8,000 each. Removing posted notice: $500. Violations may also be prosecuted as misdemeanors under LAMC § 11.00(m).
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