Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Imperial Beach Municipal Code Ch. 9.40 Urinating or Defecating in Public Places
Imperial Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Imperial Beach
Cite as: Imperial Beach Municipal Code Chapter 9.40 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9.40.010. Prohibited.¶
No person shall urinate or defecate in or upon any street, sidewalk, alley, plaza, park, beach, public building or publicly maintained facility, or in any place open to the public or exposed to public view.
(Prior code § 4181; Ord. 478 § 1, 1979)
§ 9.40.020. Applicability.¶
This section does not apply to urination or defecation which is done in any restroom or other facility designed for the sanitary disposal of human waste.
(Prior code § 4181; Ord. 478 § 1, 1979)
§ 9.40.030. Penalty for violation.¶
Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1.12 of this code.
(Prior code § 4181; Ord. 478 § 1, 1979; amended during 1991 republication)
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