# Spanish municipal civic ordinance developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-municipal-civic-ordinance-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-15T03:34:11.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Municipal governments in Zaragoza and Lleida are implementing new civic ordinances to regulate public behavior and coexistence.

In Zaragoza, the City Council approved an ordinance that includes fines for disturbing public coexistence during bachelor and bachelorette parties, as well as prohibitions on overnight stays in public parks. The measure also introduces restrictions on the use of the burka in public buildings, requiring individuals to show their faces to local police before re-entering premises.

In Lleida, the municipal government has officially approved a Civic and Coexistence Ordinance that prohibits the use of garments that ‘totally hide the face’ in public spaces, specifically targeting the burka and niqab. The measure was driven by the PSC and secured decisive support from Junts and Vox, while facing opposition from ERC, Comuns, and the PP.

Violators may face fines between 400 and 750 euros, though municipal police are required to issue a warning before applying sanctions. The ordinance includes exceptions for places of worship or settings where face coverings are customary or part of a fundamental right. This follows a 2010 attempt at a similar ban that was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2013; the current version was drafted following legal reviews to ensure regulatory compliance. As part of the negotiations, the Junts group successfully conditioned its support on a motion to create a municipal network of public toilets and hygiene services.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Lleida municipal government advances civic ordinance including face veil ban

Lleida's PSC government plans to advance a new civic ordinance to a plenary session despite opposition. The text includes a ban on face-covering garments in public and increased fines for prostitution and noise

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lleida-municipal-government-advances-civic-ordinance-including-face-veil-ban

### 2026-09-03: Zaragoza approves new civic ordinance with fines and restrictions

Zaragoza has approved a new civic ordinance introducing fines for various behaviors, including restrictions on burkas in public buildings and a ban on overnight stays in public parks.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zaragoza-approves-new-civic-ordinance-with-fines-and-restrictions

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