Norwalk, CA Public Conduct: Loud Party Ordinance (2026)

170 does not penalize a first Sheriff visit to a loud gathering. 110) or unruly assemblage that disrupts public peace, health, safety or general welfare. That second deployment is deemed a special security assignment over and above the department's normally provided services, and the person in charge of the premises and/or the person responsible for the event is held jointly and severally liable for its cost; if either responsible person is a minor, liability shifts instead to that minor's parents or guardians. Recoverable costs include personnel costs, minor damage to City property, and injuries to City or Sheriff personnel, billed at the City's current contracted rate with the Sheriff's Department.

Damage estimates come from an official written estimate by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works or the City of Norwalk's own Public Works Department. On top of actual costs, the City adds a flat 25% administrative overhead charge to process and collect the bill. The Sheriff's Department must provide the City copies of both the first and second response notices, including the units used, before the City bills the responsible party. The City also reserves the right to pursue any other legal remedy in addition to this cost-recovery mechanism.