[Adopted 3-3-2003 by Ord. No. 240]
No person shall urinate upon any private, public
or Town-owned property, within the Town of Ridgely, in a manner which
would be observable to others in the vicinity. It is not a defense
that actually viewing the voiding of one's bladder cannot be observed
if the actions of the violator would clearly indicate to an observer
that the act of urination is taking place.
This section shall not apply to urination utilizing
appropriate fixtures in any restroom or other facility designed for
the sanitary disposal of human waste
[Amended 8-16-2004 by Ord. No. 266]
Any person violating any provision of this article, upon conviction thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor as defined in §
1-16 of the Code of Ridgely, and subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or a sentence of 30 days, or both.
[Adopted 8-16-2004 by Ord. No. 266]
[Amended 12-3-2012 by Ord. No. 356]
Disruptive conduct is a gathering of two or more persons on any private property, including property used to conduct business, in a manner which causes a disturbance of the quiet enjoyment of private or public property by any person or persons, and shall be unlawful. Such disturbances include, but are not limited to, excessive noise or traffic, obstruction of public streets by crowds or vehicles, drinking in public, public urination, disorderly conduct, the service of alcohol to minors or consumption of alcohol by minors, the sale, purchase and use of illicit drugs, fighting, disturbing the peace, and littering. Any disruptive conduct may be abated by reasonable means including, but not limited to, issuance of a municipal infraction in accordance with Chapter
1, General Provisions, of the Town Code or arrest of persons for any violations of any applicable state statutes.
Notification of the posting of the notice of
disruptive conduct shall be mailed to any property owner at the address
shown on the Caroline County property tax assessment records. The
notification shall advise the property owner that any subsequent disruptive
conduct within 120 days on the same premises shall result in liability
of the property owner for all applicable penalties as provided in
this article. Notification shall be made by certified mail. The return
receipt shall be prima facie evidence of service.