Overview
Ordinance Chapter 267 deals with Excessive Consumption of Police Services (ECPSO). The police department has instituted a program to track nuisance properties that experience excessive calls to a specific location. This ordinance is not intended to penalize victims of certain crimes or activities nor become a revenue producer for the City.
Report a Problem Property
Considered a Nuisance
A nuisance event includes, but is not limited to:
- Loud and boisterous conduct
- Noises and activities disturbing the peace
- Congregation of two or more persons in intoxicated condition or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Fighting or use of obscene or inflammatory language
- Loud music constituting a nuisance or disturbing the peace
- Activities causing excessive pedestrian / vehicular traffic, parking problems, and congestion
- Events occurring after 11:00 pm to sunrise of the following day which disturb the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood
- Use and display of narcotics, illegal drugs, and controlled substances and paraphernalia for its use
- Congregating in a tumultuous, noisy, or rowdy crowd
- Indecent exposure or lewd conduct
Not Considered a Nuisance
Calls for service will not be considered a nuisance event when:
- The victim and suspect are family / household members
- It is a report of stalking or harassment