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

61 targets underage drinking parties rather than noise alone. 030 prohibits any person from suffering, permitting, or hosting a party, gathering, or event at his or her residence or other private property, or hosting one at a public place under his or her control, where a minor obtains, possesses, or consumes alcoholic beverages, except for locations regulated by the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The City Council declares such a gathering a public nuisance subject to summary abatement. 040 sets a $1,000 administrative fine per violation, with the chief of police issuing a citation immediately at the scene or within 15 days by personal service or certified mail, and the citation carrying notice of the right to an administrative hearing.

050 separately makes the responsible person liable for all public safety response costs, meaning police, fire, and paramedic salaries, benefits, and administrative overhead for the time spent at the gathering, medical costs for injured responders, and any city property damage, on top of the fine. 020's definitions, whether or not they knew about the party. 080 authorizes police to summarily abate the gathering by disbanding it on the spot.