Indio, CA Public Conduct: Public Urination (2026)
Key Facts
- First offense
- infraction, fine up to $500
- Repeat offense
- misdemeanor or infraction
- Where banned
- public view / public places
- Adopted
- Ord. 1229, 1998
Summary
Indio makes it unlawful to urinate or defecate on private property in public view, or on any public street, sidewalk, alley, or park, outside a proper restroom, with a first-offense fine up to $500.
It shall be unlawful for any person to urinate or evacuate his or her bowels on private property in an area exposed to public view or on any public street, sidewalk, alley, park or other public place except in a public restroom "in an appropriate toilet or urinal." First time violations of this section shall be punishable as an infraction with a fine not to exceed $500.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4796010; v13 updated 2026-02-04; through 02-04-2026).
Full Breakdown
Under Indio Municipal Code § 130.007, it's unlawful for anyone to urinate or evacuate their bowels on private property exposed to public view, or on any public street, sidewalk, alley, park, or other public place, except inside a proper toilet or urinal. A first offense is an infraction carrying a fine of up to $500. A second or later violation can be charged as a misdemeanor or infraction, at the city's discretion, opening the door to a higher fine or jail time. The section was adopted in 1998 under Ordinance 1229.
Violations & Fines
A first violation is an infraction with a fine up to $500; a second or later offense can be charged as a misdemeanor at the city's discretion.
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