Gresham, OR Public Conduct: Public Urination (2026)
Key Facts
- Prohibited conduct
- Urinating or defecating in public view
- Scope
- Includes view of residential areas
- Max fine
- $1,000
- Code section
- GRC § 7.10.075
Summary
Gresham makes it unlawful to urinate or defecate anywhere in view of a public place, including in view of a residential area, with fines up to $1,000 per violation.
No person may urinate or defecate in view of a public place including in view of a residential area. Violation of any provision of this section may be subject to a fine or penalty in the maximum amount of $1,000.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
GRC 7.10.075 makes it unlawful to urinate or defecate anywhere in view of a public place, including in view of a residential area, anywhere within Gresham. The section sits in Article 7.10's public offenses chapter alongside public indecency and public drinking. There is no exception written into the text for emergencies or lack of facilities. A violation carries a fine of up to $1,000, and officers may also use the offense as grounds to issue a park exclusion order under GRC 7.10.155 if it happens in a city park.
Violations & Fines
Public urination or defecation in view of a public place, including a residential area, is subject to a fine of up to $1,000 under Gresham's public offenses code.
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