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South Jordan, UT Public Conduct: Public Urination (2026)

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

Key Facts

Prohibited act
Publicly urinating or defecating on property
Citation
South Jordan City Code § 8.24.030
Penalty
Class C misdemeanor
Fine escalation
$25/day rising to $50/day
Enforcement
Code compliance officer / police

Summary

South Jordan code lists publicly urinating or defecating on any property or adjacent public place as a nuisance condition enforceable by the city's code compliance officer, with escalating fines and potential criminal prosecution for maintaining the nuisance.

Inappropriate Conduct: Every property or premises where there exists an environment which causes, encourages or allows individuals or groups of individuals to commit one or more of the following acts on the property, premises or adjacent public place, including, but not limited to: Illegally consuming tobacco, drugs, intoxicating liquor or alcohol; Publicly urinating or defecating; By physical action, intentionally causing or attempting to cause another person to reasonably fear imminent bodily injury or the commission of a criminal act upon their person or upon property in their immediate possession; Engaging in acts of violence, assault, including fighting amongst themselves; Discharging a firearm or explosive in violation of city ordinance or state law; Creating unreasonable noise which disturbs others; Intentionally obstructing pedestrian or vehicular traffic; Soliciting acts of prostitution; or Indecent public exposure or public sexual activity.

Full Breakdown

South Jordan City Code § 8.24.030 defines "Inappropriate Conduct" nuisances as any property or premises where an environment allows individuals to publicly urinate or defecate, fight, solicit prostitution, or expose themselves in public. Code compliance officers investigate complaints, first seeking voluntary correction, then issuing an administrative citation with a completion date. Fines run $25 per day for the first week a nuisance goes uncorrected and $50 per day after that (§ 8.24.100). Anyone who maintains or assists in maintaining the nuisance -- including a person urinating or defecating in public on the property -- is guilty of a class C misdemeanor, and the city may also pursue civil abatement or a lien on the property.

Violations & Fines

Maintaining or allowing public urination or defecation on a property is a class C misdemeanor; unabated nuisances draw $25/day fines rising to $50/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is public urination illegal in South Jordan?
Yes -- city code lists it as a nuisance-triggering act on any property or adjacent public place, and maintaining or engaging in it can bring a class C misdemeanor charge plus escalating daily fines.
Who enforces this rule?
South Jordan's police department and code compliance officer, under § 8.24.060, investigate complaints and can issue citations or pursue abatement.

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