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Council reviews proposed civil enforcement for unruly parties, shifting fines to property owners
Summary
Administration briefed council on proposed amendments to Chapter 11.14 to allow non‑sworn police personnel to document large unlawful gatherings and to replace a police service fee with a $1,000 civil fine assessed to property owners after prior warning.
Salt Lake City officials on July 8 presented proposed amendments to Chapter 11.14 (parties, gatherings, or events) that would create a civil enforcement tool aimed at unruly, often large, residential gatherings and allow non‑sworn members of the police department to document incidents for civil fines.
The administration told the council the ordinance targets gatherings of three or more people near a residence when officers observe one or more law violations or disturbances — for example, excessive noise, underage drinking, fighting, littering or obstruction of public ways. The proposal would authorize non‑sworn members of the police department (for example, the civilian response team) to document incidents so sworn officers can focus on higher‑priority calls. Under the draft, the…
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