§ 10-11. Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places.

(a)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Parking lot or parking area of any commercial establishment means any paved or unpaved area in, on, around, or near any store, warehouse, business, manufacturing or assembly plant, bar, lounge, skating rink, place of amusement, or other commercial activity located within the city.

Public place means streets, sidewalks, parkways, parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, school buildings, schoolyards, city hall, and any other property owned or in the possession of the city, or any other state, county, or governmental agency, which is used or intended for use by city or governmental employees, or by members of the general public.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to drink alcoholic beverages in any public place in the city, or in, on, or upon any parking lot or parking area of commercial establishments within the city. It shall be unlawful for any person to drink alcoholic beverages in or upon any automobile, truck, motorcycle, or other vehicle while the vehicle is in or upon any public place or in or upon any parking area of any commercial establishment within the city.

(c)

The prohibitions of this section shall not apply in parks or playgrounds at any function, party, picnic, or other occasion for which a permit has been obtained from the mayor, or the president of the city council in the absence of the mayor.

(Code 1985, § 133.01)