(A) Purpose and intent. The purpose of this section is to prohibit urinating or defecating in public in order to allow public property to be used more enjoyably and promoting the good health of the public.
(B) Authority. This ordinance is adopted under the authority granted by G.S. § 160A-174.
(C) Jurisdiction. This section applies to all property accessible to the general public.
(D) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following words and phrases shall be defined as follows:
"DEFECATE." The act of expelling solid waste from the human body.
"PERSONS." Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, other organizations or groups, or combination of persons acting as a unit.
"PUBLIC PLACE." Any building, street, alley, parking lot, or any other place that is easily accessible to the general public.
"URINATE." The act of expelling liquid waste from the human body.
(E) Prohibited conduct. It shall be unlawful for any person to urinate or defecate in any public place in view of the public.
(F) Enforcement. Any person violating this section will be charged by citation, criminal summons, or by physical arrest for this violation.
(G) Violations and penalties. Any person who knowingly or willingly violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment not to exceed 30 days or a fine not to exceed $50.
(Ord. 94-95-13, passed 4-10-95)