It is unlawful for any person to consume, or possess in an unsealed container, any alcoholic beverage on any (1) city park playground area, (2) street or highway, (3) sidewalk or (4) private parking lot to which the public has access, except on such premises or location when and where permission has been specifically granted or licensed by the Council. This section shall not apply to the possession of an unsealed container in a motor vehicle when the container is kept in the trunk of such vehicle if it is equipped with a trunk, or kept in some other area of the vehicle not normally occupied by the driver or passengers, if the motor vehicle is not equipped with a trunk.
(A) For the purpose of this section, a utility or glove compartment shall be deemed to be within the area occupied by the driver or passengers.
(B) For the purpose of this section, a
PLAYGROUND AREA is the area within a city park designated for outdoor play or recreation, especially by children, and containing recreational equipment such as slides and swings.
(Ord. 179, passed 5-3-93; Am. Ord. 221, passed 7-9-07) Penalty, see § 10.99