Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare›Division IV — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE
Greenfield Municipal Code Ch. 9.30 Public Urination and Defecation
Greenfield Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Greenfield
Cite as: Greenfield Municipal Code Chapter 9.30 · Text as of 2026-10-05
§ 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)
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