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Fullerton, CA Public Conduct: Public Urination (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
FMC § 7.110.010, Public Excretion
Banned settings
Public place, public view, unconsented private entry
Exception
Bathroom/restroom fixtures only
Penalty
Misdemeanor, § 7.110.030
Adopted
Ordinance 2343 (1981)

Summary

Fullerton makes it unlawful to urinate or defecate in a public place, a place open to public view, or private property entered without the owner's consent, with restroom fixtures the only carved-out exception, and any violation charged as a misdemeanor.

(A) No person shall urinate or defecate in a: (1) Public place; (2) Place open to the public or exposed to public view; or (3) Private place entered without consent of the owner, his or her agent or the person in lawful possession thereof. (B) This section shall not apply to urination or defecation in any fixture provided for such purposes in any bathroom, restroom, dressing room or similar facility.

Full Breakdown

010. Subsection (A) lists three settings where the act is banned: a public place; a place open to the public or exposed to public view; and a private place entered without the consent of the owner, the owner's agent, or the person in lawful possession. That third category means the ordinance reaches not just conduct in obviously public spaces like sidewalks and parks, but also trespassory urination or defecation on private property the person had no right to enter, such as someone's backyard or a business's loading area after hours.

Subsection (B) provides the sole exception: the section does not apply to urination or defecation in any fixture provided for that purpose in a bathroom, restroom, dressing room or similar facility, meaning legitimate restroom use is fully protected regardless of location. 020, which separately bans public nudity in parks, playgrounds, streets and other public land or on private property visible from a public right-of-way, with exceptions for children under five, licensed theatrical performances, and accredited art courses. 110's single penalty provision.

Violations & Fines

Section 7.110.030 makes any violation of Chapter 7.110, including the public excretion ban in Section 7.110.010, a misdemeanor under Fullerton Municipal Code, carrying the same criminal classification the city applies to public nudity violations under the same chapter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it illegal to urinate on someone else's private property in Fullerton?
Yes, if entered without consent. Section 7.110.010(A)(3) bans urination or defecation in a private place entered without the consent of the owner, the owner's agent, or the person in lawful possession, not just in public spaces.
Does using a restroom count as a violation under Fullerton's public excretion law?
No. Section 7.110.010(B) exempts urination or defecation in any fixture provided for that purpose in a bathroom, restroom, dressing room or similar facility from the ban entirely.
What is the penalty for violating Fullerton's public excretion ordinance?
Section 7.110.030 classifies any violation of Chapter 7.110, which includes the public excretion ban, as a misdemeanor under the Fullerton Municipal Code.

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