Sioux Falls, SD Public Conduct: Public Urination (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- City Code § 130.004
- Where prohibited
- Any public place
- Exception
- Facilities provided for that purpose
- Maximum penalty
- $500 fine / 30 days jail
Summary
Sioux Falls bans urinating or defecating in any public place outside designated facilities, bundled with the city's indecent-exposure rule.
No person shall expose her breasts, his or her genitals, anus or pubic area under circumstances in which the person knows or reasonably should know that the conduct is likely to cause annoyance or alarm, nor shall any person urinate or defecate in any public place other than at facilities provided for that purpose. (1957 Rev. Ords., § 9.210; 1992 Code, § 26-6) (Ord. 16-87, passed 3-30-1987) Penalty, see § 130.999 Statutory reference: Indecent exposure, see SDCL 22-24-1.2
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-135: Current through local ordinance 54-26, passed 7-14-2026).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 130.004 folds public urination and defecation into the same section as indecent exposure: no relieving yourself in any public place other than facilities provided for that purpose. It's a misdemeanor under the general penalty scale in § 10.999 since § 130.004 sets no penalty of its own, so violators face up to a $500 fine, up to 30 days in the county jail, or both.
Violations & Fines
Up to $500 fine and/or up to 30 days in county jail per § 10.999 general penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is public urination illegal in Sioux Falls?
What's the penalty?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Sioux Falls
Compare Sioux Falls to another location·View the South Dakota public conduct overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.