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Cedar Rapids, IA Public Conduct: Public Urination (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
§ 62.32
Covered locations
street, sidewalk, alley, public view
Exception
restrooms/designated public facilities only
Penalty
$65-$625 fine, up to 30 days jail (§ 1.06)
Enacted by
Ordinance No. 38-84
Enforced by
Cedar Rapids Police Department

Summary

Cedar Rapids Municipal Code § 62.32 makes it unlawful to urinate or defecate on any street, sidewalk, alley, public place, or anywhere else open to public view, with the only exception being restrooms and public facilities designated for that purpose. The section carries no fine of its own, so violators face the citywide general penalty: $65 to $625 plus up to 30 days in jail.

It shall be unlawful for any person to urinate or defecate in or upon any street, sidewalk, alley, public place or in any place open to public view, provided that this section shall not apply to restrooms or public facilities designated for such purpose.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 24).

Full Breakdown

Adopted by Ordinance No. 32 sits in Chapter 62, Offenses Against Public Peace and Morals, alongside disturbing-the-peace, fighting, and disorderly-conduct provisions enforced by the Cedar Rapids Police Department. The rule is a flat prohibition: no location or circumstance carve-out beyond restrooms and other public facilities built for the purpose, so an officer who witnesses someone urinating or defecating on a street, sidewalk, alley, or any other place open to public view has grounds for a citation. 06 supplies the citywide standard: a fine of not less than $65 nor more than $625, up to 30 days in jail in addition to or instead of the fine, plus court costs, and each day a violation continues is a separate offense. 22 unless it qualifies as a simple misdemeanor under state law, in which case it is prosecuted criminally instead.

Violations & Fines

A § 62.32 citation defaults to the § 1.06 general penalty: a fine between $65 and $625, up to 30 days in jail in addition to or in place of the fine, and court costs. Unpaid fines and costs can result in confinement until satisfied, capped at 30 days, and each separate act, or each day the conduct continues, is charged as its own offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is public urination illegal in Cedar Rapids?
Yes. Municipal Code § 62.32 makes it unlawful to urinate or defecate on any street, sidewalk, alley, or public place, or anywhere else open to public view, anywhere in the city. The only exception is a restroom or public facility designated for that purpose.
What's the fine for public urination in Cedar Rapids?
Section 62.32 sets no fine of its own, so the citywide general penalty in § 1.06 applies: between $65 and $625, plus up to 30 days in jail and court costs, with each violation or day of continuing conduct charged separately.
Are there any exceptions to Cedar Rapids' public urination law?
Just one: § 62.32 doesn't apply to restrooms or public facilities designated for that purpose. Every other street, sidewalk, alley, park, or place open to public view is covered, with no exception for emergencies or lack of access to a restroom.
Who enforces the public urination ordinance in Cedar Rapids?
The Cedar Rapids Police Department, which can issue a citation on the spot. Prosecution proceeds by sworn complaint filed with a magistrate or district court clerk under § 1.08, and the City can pursue it as a municipal infraction under § 1.12 and Iowa Code § 364.22.

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