Mesa Police Department Response to Disruptive
Parties, Gatherings and Events
En Español
 This ordinance was created to increase neighborhood safety and reduce threats
to the public peace, health, safety or general welfare. The ordinance addresses
parties, social gatherings or events which result in disturbing the peace and
quiet enjoyment of our community. These gatherings often lead to excessive
noise, traffic, obstruction of public streets, public drunkenness, underage
drinking, fights and littering, among other issues.
What does a disruptive party include?
A "disruptive party, gathering or event" means a group of five or more
persons who have assembled or are assembling in a manner which constitutes a
substantial disturbance of the quiet enjoyment of private or public property.
This includes, but is not limited to, excessive noise, obstruction of public
streets by crowds or vehicles, public drunkenness, the service of alcohol to
underage persons, fights, disturbances of the peace, and litter.
What does the police service include?
The salaries of the police officers who respond based on time spent at the
event, and may include any damage to city equipment or medical treatment, if
needed.
 What happens if a citizen calls the police?
If the activity is determined to be a threat to the peace, health, safety or
general welfare of the public, a Police Response Fee Notice will be issued to
the responsible party, explaining the potential consequences for subsequent
police response to loud parties, gatherings and events.
What happens if police respond a second or subsequent time?
If police respond a second or subsequent time, the responsible party will
receive a written notice. This notice indicates the responsible party will be
assessed a police service fee. The responsible party will continue to be liable
for any additional parties, gatherings or events for ninety days from the event.
Appeals
Appeals to the police service fee must be made within ten days of receipt of
notice. Appeals will be heard by a Hearing Officer from the City of Mesa Civil
Hearing Office.
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