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camping:banned [2019/08/14 15:25]
frater_secessus [Arizona] added fairhope, alabama |
camping:banned [2020/01/16 21:16]
frater_secessus [Oregon] |
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| In the list below, preference is given to entries backed up by primary and/or secondary sources. Unsubstantiated listings use the word "unofficial" or similar. | In the list below, preference is given to entries backed up by primary and/or secondary sources. Unsubstantiated listings use the word "unofficial" or similar. |
| ====== Alabama ====== | ===== Alabama ===== |
| * **Fairhope** city code says "it shall be unlawful for any person to sleep in an automobile, van, truck, camper, trailer, or other vehicle of any kind or nature within the corporate limits”... between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 p.m.((https://www.fairhopeal.gov/home/showdocument?id=22510)) | * **Fairhope** city code says "it shall be unlawful for any person to sleep in an automobile, van, truck, camper, trailer, or other vehicle of any kind or nature within the corporate limits”... between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 p.m.((https://www.fairhopeal.gov/home/showdocument?id=22510)) |
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| * **Hanford** forbids parking RVs on city streets for more than 72 hours.((http://hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/local-rv-ordinances/article_4b8aa014-c7ae-5f80-afe8-476f60730e50.html)) | * **Hanford** forbids parking RVs on city streets for more than 72 hours.((http://hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/local-rv-ordinances/article_4b8aa014-c7ae-5f80-afe8-476f60730e50.html)) |
| * **Holtville** forbids parking any vehicle on city streets for more than 72 hours.((http://holtvilletribune.com/2017/08/17/residents-reminded-citys-72-hour-parking-law/)) | * **Holtville** forbids parking any vehicle on city streets for more than 72 hours.((http://holtvilletribune.com/2017/08/17/residents-reminded-citys-72-hour-parking-law/)) |
| | * Humboldt County Ordinance 314-81.1.1.1 forbids "illegal residence in a non-designated area" |
| * Hanford forbids parking RVs on city streets for more than 72 hours.((http://hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/local-rv-ordinances/article_4b8aa014-c7ae-5f80-afe8-476f60730e50.html)) | * Hanford forbids parking RVs on city streets for more than 72 hours.((http://hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/local-rv-ordinances/article_4b8aa014-c7ae-5f80-afe8-476f60730e50.html)) |
| * **Lemoor**e forbids parking RVs on city streets for more than 72 hours in any 30-day period.((http://hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/local-rv-ordinances/article_4b8aa014-c7ae-5f80-afe8-476f60730e50.html)) | * **Lemoor**e forbids parking RVs on city streets for more than 72 hours in any 30-day period.((http://hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/local-rv-ordinances/article_4b8aa014-c7ae-5f80-afe8-476f60730e50.html)) |
| * **Long Beach** forbids parking oversized vehicles (including RVs) on residential streets, starting in 2018.((http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/?p=35731)) | * **Long Beach** forbids parking oversized vehicles (including RVs) on residential streets, starting in 2018.((http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/?p=35731)) |
| * **Los Angeles** forbids living in a vehicle between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. in residential districts, or at any time within one block of a school or park.((http://laist.com/2016/11/01/criminalizing_homelessness.php)) ((http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-vehicle-sleeping-ban-20161109-story.html)) The previous ban had been struck down for being overly broad.((http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Los-Angeles-Sleeping-Living-in-Vehicles-Cars-Law-Court-Ruling-Appeal-263860741.html)) L.A. has [[https://www.safeparkingla.org/|a safe parking program]]. | * **Los Angeles** forbids living in a vehicle between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. in residential districts, or at any time within one block of a school, park, or daycare.((http://laist.com/2016/11/01/criminalizing_homelessness.php)) ((http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-vehicle-sleeping-ban-20161109-story.html)),((http://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2014/14-1057-S8_ord_draft_07-22-2019.pdf)) The previous ban had been struck down for being overly broad.((http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Los-Angeles-Sleeping-Living-in-Vehicles-Cars-Law-Court-Ruling-Appeal-263860741.html)) L.A. has [[https://www.safeparkingla.org/|a safe parking program]]. |
| * "Camping" in **Manteca** requires a permit from the police chief.((http://www.mantecabulletin.com/section/38/article/145947/)) | * "Camping" in **Manteca** requires a permit from the police chief.((http://www.mantecabulletin.com/section/38/article/145947/)) |
| * Marina forbids RV parking on the street.((http://www.montereyherald.com/government-and-politics/20170113/lapis-road-campers-ask-where-now)) | * Marina forbids RV parking on the street.((http://www.montereyherald.com/government-and-politics/20170113/lapis-road-campers-ask-where-now)) |
| * Mission Viejo prohibits sleeping in cars,((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) RVs, trailers, or automobiles. Sleeping in public is also prohibited.((https://voiceofoc.org/2017/09/mission-viejo-strengthens-its-no-camping-laws/)). | * Mission Viejo prohibits sleeping in cars,((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) RVs, trailers, or automobiles. Sleeping in public is also prohibited.((https://voiceofoc.org/2017/09/mission-viejo-strengthens-its-no-camping-laws/)). |
| * Monterey county has begun enforcement of RV camping.((http://www.montereyherald.com/government-and-politics/20170113/lapis-road-campers-ask-where-now)) | * Monterey county has begun enforcement of RV camping.((http://www.montereyherald.com/government-and-politics/20170113/lapis-road-campers-ask-where-now)) |
| * **Mountain View** [[http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/11/09/rvs-booted-out-of-latham-street-in-mountain-view/|bans parking vehicles over 6' tall]] on some streets. | * **Mountain View** [[http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/11/09/rvs-booted-out-of-latham-street-in-mountain-view/|bans parking vehicles over 6' tall]] on some streets. As of June 2020, the "new ordinance would curtail these encampments by restricting so-called oversized vehicles, defined as any auto or trailer more than 7 feet high, 7 feet wide or 22 feet long."((https://mv-voice.com/news/2019/09/25/amid-protests-mountain-view-council-passes-rv-parking-ban)) |
| * **Novato** bans RV parking on city streets, although permits may be available from police.((http://www.marinij.com/government-and-politics/20170927/novato-council-cracks-down-on-rv-parking)) | * **Novato** bans RV parking on city streets, although permits may be available from police.((http://www.marinij.com/government-and-politics/20170927/novato-council-cracks-down-on-rv-parking)) |
| * **Palo Alto** forbids sleeping in a vehicle((https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/10-facts-homelessness-2014)) and leaving a vehicle parked on a city street, alley or public lot for 72 consecutive hours or more.((https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2017/06/23/city-to-crack-down-on-el-camino-rvs)) | * **Palo Alto** forbids sleeping in a vehicle((https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/10-facts-homelessness-2014)) and leaving a vehicle parked on a city street, alley or public lot for 72 consecutive hours or more.((https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2017/06/23/city-to-crack-down-on-el-camino-rvs)) |
| * In **El Paso county** (which includes **Colorado Springs**), RVs may not be parked on public roads.((http://www.denverpost.com/2017/12/14/people-living-in-vehicles-el-paso-county-roads/)) | * In **El Paso county** (which includes **Colorado Springs**), RVs may not be parked on public roads.((http://www.denverpost.com/2017/12/14/people-living-in-vehicles-el-paso-county-roads/)) |
| * In **Fort Collins**, 495 arrests were made for camping on city property (including parks and undeveloped land).((http://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-council-keeps-camping-ban-amid-outcry-from-homeless/article_dc15ef75-4cea-5fa3-9847-2886c2ed420b.html)) | * In **Fort Collins**, 495 arrests were made for camping on city property (including parks and undeveloped land).((http://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-council-keeps-camping-ban-amid-outcry-from-homeless/article_dc15ef75-4cea-5fa3-9847-2886c2ed420b.html)) |
| | * **Lakewood** bans RV and trailer parking on city streets.((https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/09/27/lakewood-rv-parking-public-streets/)) |
| * In **Longmont** RVs must be moved at least 600' within 48hrs of having notice issued or tires chalked by police.((http://www.timescall.com/longmont-local-news/ci_31241522/longmont-city-council-approves-rv-camper-parking-limits)) | * In **Longmont** RVs must be moved at least 600' within 48hrs of having notice issued or tires chalked by police.((http://www.timescall.com/longmont-local-news/ci_31241522/longmont-city-council-approves-rv-camper-parking-limits)) |
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| ===== Illinois ===== | ===== Illinois ===== |
| * In **Sandwich City** it is illegal to park an RV or trailer on a public street((http://www.kendallcountynow.com/2017/09/13/sandwich-bans-rvs-trailers-truck-tractors-from-parking-on-public-streets/ad3nm56/)) | * In **Sandwich City** it is illegal to park an RV or trailer on a public street((http://www.kendallcountynow.com/2017/09/13/sandwich-bans-rvs-trailers-truck-tractors-from-parking-on-public-streets/ad3nm56/)) |
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| | ===== Indiana ===== |
| | * **Columbia** city codes say "If an RV is brought in to accommodate temporary visitors, it cannot stay on that property longer than seven consecutive days or 14 days annually. In no instance shall an RV be occupied or used for sleeping, living or housekeeping purposes, except for short-term use by visitors."((http://www.therepublic.com/2019/12/05/city_amends_parking_ordinance/)) |
| ===== Louisiana ===== | ===== Louisiana ===== |
| * Kenner bans parking RVs on streets in front of any property.((http://www.fox8live.com/story/34341760/happening-today-kenner-council-again-takes-up-rv-boat-parking-ordinance)) | * Kenner bans parking RVs on streets in front of any property.((http://www.fox8live.com/story/34341760/happening-today-kenner-council-again-takes-up-rv-boat-parking-ordinance)) |
| * Unofficially, **Billings** is regarded as anti-RV.((http://vogeltalksrving.com/2014/07/rv-parking-rules-a-double-whammy/)) | * Unofficially, **Billings** is regarded as anti-RV.((http://vogeltalksrving.com/2014/07/rv-parking-rules-a-double-whammy/)) |
| * **Butte** forbids parking RVs on the street for more than two days.((http://mtstandard.com/news/local/county-warns-people-of-illegally-parked-trailers-rvs/article_d31b3a0d-acee-53fd-a3c7-3da3c32fd92b.html)) | * **Butte** forbids parking RVs on the street for more than two days.((http://mtstandard.com/news/local/county-warns-people-of-illegally-parked-trailers-rvs/article_d31b3a0d-acee-53fd-a3c7-3da3c32fd92b.html)) |
| | * In **Kalispell** it is a civil infraction to sleep overnight in vehicles parked on city streets.((https://www.dailyinterlake.com/editorial/20190922/unintended_consequences_of_new_ordinance)) |
| * **Missoula** bans "urban camping".((http://www.ktvq.com/story/37097453/missoula-bans-urban-camping)) | * **Missoula** bans "urban camping".((http://www.ktvq.com/story/37097453/missoula-bans-urban-camping)) |
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| ===== New Mexico ===== | ===== New Mexico ===== |
| * In **Las Cruces**, "RV owners will be required to obtain a free parking permit to park on city streets. RVs can only be parked on the street for six consecutive days and no more than 18 days within any 90-day period. They must be moved for at least 24 hours between six-day periods. The RV must be parked at the address listed on the permit."((https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2018/08/08/new-rv-ordinance-takes-effect-sept-1/940404002/)) | * In **Las Cruces**, "RV owners will be required to obtain a free parking permit to park on city streets. RVs can only be parked on the street for six consecutive days and no more than 18 days within any 90-day period. They must be moved for at least 24 hours between six-day periods. The RV must be parked at the address listed on the permit."((https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2018/08/08/new-rv-ordinance-takes-effect-sept-1/940404002/)) |
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| | ===== North Dakota ===== |
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| | * **Mandan** limits parking of RVs and trailers over 8'x36' to 12 hours.((https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Mandan-trailer-and-Rv-ordiance-557813421.html)) |
| ===== Ohio ===== | ===== Ohio ===== |
| * Walbridge forbids RV parking on streets and alleys.((http://www.sent-trib.com/news/walbridge-gets-rolling-with-new-rv-ordinance/article_7339fb44-c074-11e6-aef9-937f0e66f05c.html)) | * Walbridge forbids RV parking on streets and alleys.((http://www.sent-trib.com/news/walbridge-gets-rolling-with-new-rv-ordinance/article_7339fb44-c074-11e6-aef9-937f0e66f05c.html)) |
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| ===== Oregon ===== | ===== Oregon ===== |
| * Gearhart bans overnight parking of RVs on city streets.((http://www.dailyastorian.com/Local_News/20161103/gearharts-rv-rules-to-get-an-overhaul)) Other reports say there is a 48hr limit.((http://www.dailyastorian.com/Local_News/20170504/gearhart-cracks-down-on-rv-parking)) | * **Clatsop county** restricts people from living in their campers, trailers and other recreational vehicles to no more than 30 days out of a 90-day period.((https://www.dailyastorian.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-rv-living-a-sign-of-the-times/article_afc5b50c-370f-11ea-8734-335c92908e27.html)) |
| | * **Gearhart** bans overnight parking of RVs on city streets.((http://www.dailyastorian.com/Local_News/20161103/gearharts-rv-rules-to-get-an-overhaul)) Other reports say there is a 48hr limit.((http://www.dailyastorian.com/Local_News/20170504/gearhart-cracks-down-on-rv-parking)) |
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| ===== Pennsylvania ===== | ===== Pennsylvania ===== |
| * In **Anacortes** police say it is illegal to sleep in a vehicle within city limits.((http://www.goanacortes.com/law_and_order/article_1c13ea5e-8776-11e7-b5a3-ef22d0941c6a.html)) | * In **Anacortes** police say it is illegal to sleep in a vehicle within city limits.((http://www.goanacortes.com/law_and_order/article_1c13ea5e-8776-11e7-b5a3-ef22d0941c6a.html)) |
| * In **Bellingham** it is illegal to park with any part of the vehicle outside the parking spot's lines.((http://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/traffic/rules-of-the-road/article172126222.html)),((http://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Bellingham/html/pdfs/2007-09-072.pdf)) | * In **Bellingham** it is illegal to park with any part of the vehicle outside the parking spot's lines.((http://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/traffic/rules-of-the-road/article172126222.html)),((http://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Bellingham/html/pdfs/2007-09-072.pdf)) |
| | * In **Lacey** "camping" in streets, parks, etc is illegal.((http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/Portals/0/docs/city_council/ordinances/2019/Ordinance%201549%20-%20Camping%20Ordinance%2006.13.19.pdf)) Also, RV and commercial vehicle parking is limited to 4 hours.((https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article235050957.html)) |
| * **Steilacoom** forbids living in RVs and regards tiny houses as RVs.((http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article112060762.html)) | * **Steilacoom** forbids living in RVs and regards tiny houses as RVs.((http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article112060762.html)) |
| * **Tacoma** limits sleeping in vehicles on public streets to 72 hrs, after which they driver must move at least 1 mile.((http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/article160921704.html)). Public camping is also not allowed.((http://www.tacomaweekly.com/news/article/city-passes-ban-on-public-camping-limits-sleeping-in-cars)) | * **Tacoma** limits sleeping in vehicles on public streets to 72 hrs, after which they driver must move at least 1 mile.((http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/article160921704.html)). Public camping is also not allowed.((http://www.tacomaweekly.com/news/article/city-passes-ban-on-public-camping-limits-sleeping-in-cars)) |
