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Council adds code prohibiting public urination and defecation to address sanitation concerns
Summary
The council introduced an ordinance making public urination and defecation a municipal offense, citing public‑health and sanitation reasons; police and fire chiefs voiced support and emphasized the link to encampments and public‑safety responses.
The Lathrop City Council on May 12 introduced an ordinance to make urinating or defecating in public places a violation of the city code.
Captain Tracy Shea told council the proposed chapter would “promote public health, sanitation, and community standards,” and staff said other California cities have similar ordinances to preserve the cleanliness and usability of…
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