City of Oxford Ohio - Nuisance Party Ordinance & Information

When the Fun becomes Dangerous

Everyone likes to have a good time. Everyone enjoys a great party. Yet there are times when a great party becomes a dangerous party. Such out-of-control events are a danger to the health, safety and welfare of all Oxford Citizens.

Section 509.13 of the Oxford Codified Code was adopted by City Council on February 18, 2003, and took effect on March 20, 2003. Included here is the full reproduction of 509.13 for your information.

In an effort to assist the Oxford Community in understanding what constitutes a Nuisance Party and in an effort to inform the citizenry as to the Oxford Police Department's policy in addressing such parties, here are some facts you will need to know:

Complainants must understand that there is a policy in place for officers to follow; requests to shut a party down do not constitute a "nuisance" situation.
A party that is beyond control, even on the first visit by officers, with multiple violations of law occurring, can be determined to be a nuisance party.
If officers order party-goers to cease and disperse immediately, everyone must vacate the property immediately or face arrest.
If you are renting your property, and you are cited under the Nuisance Party Ordinance, your landlord will receive a letter of notification from the Oxford Police Department informing them of your violations.

If you have questions about the Nuisance Party Ordinance or the policy of enforcement by the Oxford Police Department, please contact OPD and a supervisor will meet with you and answer your questions.