San Rafael, CA Public Conduct: Loud Party Ordinance (2026)

It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any responsible person to knowingly host, permit, or allow an unruly gathering to occur at private property in the city concerning which the responsible person has a right of possession specified in Section 8.19.030(J). For purposes of this chapter, a responsible person knowingly hosts, permits or allows an unruly gathering whenever the responsible person is aware an underage person has consumed an intoxicant at an unruly gathering, or reasonably should have been aware an underage person has consumed an intoxicant at such a gathering had the responsible person taken all reasonable steps to prevent consumption of intoxicants by underage persons in accordance with Section 8.19.040. It shall be prima facie evidence that the responsible person knew or should have known of both the unruly gathering and the consumption of intoxicants by underage persons at the gathering if the responsible person is present on the property at any point during the gathering. To the full extent permitted by law, owners of properties as defined in Section 8.19.030 shall remain responsible persons liable for violations of this chapter on such property regardless of any contract or agreement regarding the property that purports to provide otherwise.

(Ord. 1861 § 2 (part), 2007; Ord. No. 1939, § 4, 5-2-2016; Ord. No. 1950, div. 2, 1-16-2018)