3-3-14: CONSUMPTION AND POSSESSION ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PRIVATE PARKING LOTS:
It is unlawful for any person to consume, or possess in an unsealed container, any alcoholic beverages on any: a) premises of a gasoline service station after it is closed for business, b) street, c) public property, except City-owned parks, or d) private parking lot to which the public has access, except on such premises when and where permission has been specifically granted or licensed by the Council. Provided, that 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. 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. (1988 Code § 5.14)