Irving, TX Public Conduct: Public Urination (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Sec. 23-1(j), Nuisances
- Covers
- streets, alleys, public grounds, visible spots
- Extraterritorial reach
- 5,000 feet beyond city limits
- Maximum fine
- $2,000
- Continuing violation
- each day is a separate offense
Summary
Irving classifies defecating or urinating on streets, alleys or public grounds, or anywhere visible from a home or passing pedestrians, as a public nuisance. The rule sits in the city's general nuisance chapter, punishable by a fine up to $2,000.
The act of defecating or urinating upon the streets, alleys or public grounds, or in any place that may be seen from a private residence or by persons passing along the streets, alleys or public thoroughfares.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4988517; v32 updated 2026-07-30).
Full Breakdown
Sec. ' The provision reaches beyond streets and alleys to any spot visible from a private residence or from someone walking by, so a person relieving themselves in a parking lot, alley or yard within view of a home or sidewalk can be cited even off the public right-of-way. The subsection sits inside Chapter 23's broader nuisance list, which under its opening paragraph applies not only within the city limits but for a distance of 5,000 feet beyond the corporate limits. Abatement follows Sec. 23-2: the director of inspections must give notice of noncompliance, and if the violator does not correct the condition within seven days, the city can perform the necessary work itself and assess the costs, plus a minimum $250 administrative charge per lot, as a personal liability and lien against the property, accruing interest at 10 percent per year until paid.
Violations & Fines
Because Chapter 23 governs public health and sanitation, Sec. 23-3 sets the penalty for any nuisance violation, including public urination or defecation, at a fine of up to $2,000, with each day the violation continues charged as a separate offense. That penalty is four times higher than the standard $500 misdemeanor cap used elsewhere in the city's general offense chapters.
Frequently Asked Questions
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