Chapter 9.30
PUBLIC URINATION AND DEFECATION

Sections:

9.30.010    Public urination and defecation--Defined.

9.30.020    Exemptions.

9.30.030    Violation and punishment.

9.30.010 Public urination and defecation--Defined.

It is unlawful for any person to urinate or defecate in a public place, other than when using a toilet, urinal or commode located in a restroom, bathroom or other structure enclosed from public view. It is also unlawful for a person on private property that is open to public view to urinate or defecate, other than when using a toilet, urinal or commode located in a restroom, bathroom or other structure enclosed from public view. (Ord. 491 §1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)

9.30.020 Exemptions.

The following persons are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:

A.    Persons of any age who are unable to control their bodily functions regarding urinating and defecation due to a verified medical condition. (Ord. 491 §1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)

9.30.030 Violation and punishment.

A violation of section 9.30.010 may be enforced by prosecution as a misdemeanor in accordance with chapter 1.12, or by the issuance of an adminstrative citation by an enforcement officer in accordance with chapter 1.25. The city attorney may choose to prosecute a violation as an infraction. (Ord. 491 §1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)