For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
“Loud and/or disorderly gathering or party” means a loud and/or disorderly activity attended by a group of persons on public or private property which disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity in the area.
“Person responsible” for a loud and/or disorderly gathering or party shall be deemed to be, in order of priority:
1. The owner(s) of the premises where the loud and/or disorderly gathering or party takes place, if the premises are owner-occupied property;
2. The tenant(s) of the premises where the loud and/or disorderly gathering or party takes place, if the premises are tenant-occupied property;
3. The person(s) responsible for organizing the loud and/or disorderly gathering or party. If the person is a minor, then the parent or guardians of that minor will be jointly or severally liable for reimbursement of the police expenses and any other public safety expenses incurred.
“Special security assignments” mean the assignment of police officers and other public safety service personnel during a second or subsequent call to a location after providing a warning that the loud and/or disorderly gathering or party violates the law. (Ord. 309 § 1, 2011; Ord. 228 § 3, 2004)