Chapter 9.08
OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER

Sections:

9.08.010    Loitering.

9.08.020    Discharge of weapons.

9.08.030    Urination or defecation in public places.

9.08.040    Begging.

9.08.050    Overnight camping on public property.

9.08.060    Vehicles injuring animals.

9.08.010 Loitering.

A. No person shall loiter in or about a public place frequented by children, including swimming pools, school bus stops, playgrounds, parks and public premises adjacent thereto, for the purpose of annoying, bothering or molesting children.

B. Violation of this section is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor. (Ord. 2008-22 § 2; Ord. 88-7 § 5.10)

9.08.020 Discharge of weapons.

A. No person, other than an authorized peace officer, shall fire or discharge a gun or other weapon, including spring-activated or air-activated pellet guns, air guns, BB guns, bows and arrows, or any other weapon which propels a projectile by use of gunpowder or other explosive, jet or rocket propulsion, except at firing ranges approved by the chief of police and the city council.

B. Any weapon or device used in committing a violation of this section shall be confiscated by police and, upon conviction, may be forfeited to the city by order of the municipal court judge.

C. Violation of this section is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor. (Ord. 88-7 § 5.20)

9.08.030 Urination or defecation in public places.

A. No person shall, while in or in view of a public place, perform an act of urination or defecation, except in toilets provided for that purpose.

B. Violation of this section is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor. (Ord. 88-7 § 5.30)

9.08.040 Begging.

A. No person shall accost another in a public place for the purpose of soliciting alms.

B. Violation of this section is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor. (Ord. 88-7 § 5.40)

9.08.050 Overnight camping on public property.

A. Overnight camping or overnight sleeping in a recreational vehicle, trailer or automobile, on any public property including but not limited to streets, sidewalks, parks and parking lots, on any premises open to the public, and on any ocean shore area under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Division, is prohibited.

B. The city may erect signs notifying the public of the prohibition of camping under subsection (A) of this section; provided, however, that the erection of signs shall not be a prerequisite to prosecution of violations of subsection (A) of this section.

C. Camping equipment used in a violation of subsection (A) of this section may be seized by the city police as evidence of the violation and, after seizure, shall be held by the city police until further order of the court before which the violation is pending.

D. Violation of subsection (A) of this section is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor; provided, that in addition to the penalties prescribed therefor the court, after a hearing, may order any camping gear seized under subsection (C) of this section to be sold by the city at auction, with the proceeds of the sale to be deposited into the city general fund for the use of the city.

E. As used in this section, “overnight” means occurring any time between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. (Ord. 2005-09 § 2; Ord. 95-12 § 1; Ord. 88-7 § 5.50)

9.08.060 Vehicles injuring animals.

A. Any person operating a vehicle within the city who injures or kills any domestic animal shall:

1. Immediately stop and render aid to the animal;

2. Provide for the disposition of the carcass if the animal is killed;

3. Make diligent inquiry to determine the owner of the animal and notify the owner of the incident;

4. Report the incident to the police department.

B. Violation of this section is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor. (Ord. 88-7 § 5.60)