Cocoa police will soon be on pants patrol.
The city council approved an ordinance banning saggy pants Tuesday night.
Citations start at $25, $50 for a second offense, $75 for a third and $100 for each offense after that.
City leaders said it's to make sure Cocoa is known as a family-oriented community.
"It's our city leaders' vision to try and clean up the look of the city, and this is one of the steps they are taking towards that," said Officer Barbara Matthews of the Cocoa Police Department.
The council approved the measure, which prohibits any person in public view from wearing pants or skirts three inches below the top of the waistline, exposing undergarments or skin.
Supporters said it's to improve the city's overall image.
Critics said it could lead to profiling. They worry the city is stereotyping those who wear saggy pants as being criminals.
If a person complies right away, no ticket will be written. If they want to avoid paying the fine, they can opt for approved community service instead.
Police officers will be trained.
The saggy pants rule doesn't take effect until the new year, and is only on public property, such as streets and sidewalks.
"If you are wearing your pants, and your underwear is showing, the length is three inches, we aren't going to be out there with rulers or anything like that," Matthews said. "It's going to be a discretionary call."
There will be a 60-day grace period to educate the public about the new ordinance.