Behavior.
Charlotte City Code § 15-136
in effectSec. 15-136. - Behavior.
No person in a park shall:
(1) a.
Consume any malt beverage or unfortified wine, as defined in G.S. ch. 18B, except pursuant to a permit issued by the director or his designee in accordance with policies established by the director.
b. Possess or consume any fortified wine or spirituous liquor, as defined in G.S. ch. 18B, except where such possession and consumption is specifically authorized by G.S. ch. 18B and by a permit issued by the director or his designee in accordance with policies established by the director.
(2) Possess, use or consume any illegal drugs or be under the influence of any illegal drugs while in a park.
(3) Build or attempt to build a fire, or throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes or cigars, tobacco paper or other flammable material, within any park area.
(4) Enter an area posted as "closed to the public," nor shall any person use or abet the use of any area in violation of posted notices.
(5) Lie or sleep in a prone position on seats, tables or benches.
(6) Disturb or interfere with the activities of any other person occupying an area of a park with the intent to disrupt the activities of the other person.
A violation of this section may be punishable as a Class 3 misdemeanor and be subject to a maximum fine not to exceed $500.00 pursuant to G.S. 160A-175 and G.S. 14-4.
(Code 1985, § 15-141; Ord. No. 720, § 2, 2-12-2024)
Source: City of Charlotte, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH15OFMIPR_ARTVICOPUPA_S15-136BEFetched: 10/27/2026