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camping:banned [2020/10/22 14:14]
frater_secessus [North Carolina]
camping:banned [2021/03/12 12:20]
frater_secessus [Arizona] added yuma
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 ====== Local laws against vehicle dwelling ====== ====== Local laws against vehicle dwelling ======
  
-Some localities, lawfully or otherwise, restrict RV parking It may be in the RVdweller's best interest to vote with their feet and deprive those localities of their economic impact.+Some localities, lawfully or otherwise, restrict RV- and van-life. It may be in the RVdweller's best interest to vote with their feet and deprive those localities of their economic impact.
  
 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)) 
 +  * **Huntsville** "outlawed sleeping inside vehicles parked along public roads"((https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2019/08/why-did-fairhope-make-sleeping-in-vehicles-illegal.html))
  
 ===== Arizona ===== ===== Arizona =====
  
 +  * **Ajo** in Pima county issues "littering" tickets for depositing trash in park trash receptacles.((see comments on https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2021/02/20/american-girl-mine-blm/))
   * Flagstaff   * Flagstaff
     * forbids "living quarters" use of RVs parked in residential areas zones((http://flagstaff.az.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/15036))     * forbids "living quarters" use of RVs parked in residential areas zones((http://flagstaff.az.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/15036))
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   * Kingman forbids street parking of RVs and similar vehicles.((https://kdminer.com/news/2018/oct/03/council-bans-street-rv-parking/ {paywalled} ))    * Kingman forbids street parking of RVs and similar vehicles.((https://kdminer.com/news/2018/oct/03/council-bans-street-rv-parking/ {paywalled} )) 
   * Phoenix prohibits camping on city lands, and also has a sit/lie law.((https://www.acluaz.org/sites/default/files/field_documents/homeless_rights_in_phoenix.pdf (pdf) ))   * Phoenix prohibits camping on city lands, and also has a sit/lie law.((https://www.acluaz.org/sites/default/files/field_documents/homeless_rights_in_phoenix.pdf (pdf) ))
-  * **In Sierra Vista** "it is unlawful for any trailer, camper, mobile home, boat, trailer house, motor home, or other recreational vehicle to be parked in a public street, alley, or other public place for more than five days within a 30-day period."((https://www.kold.com/2019/07/27/rv-trailer-parking-code-takes-effect-aug-sierra-vista/))+  * In **Sierra Vista** "it is unlawful for any trailer, camper, mobile home, boat, trailer house, motor home, or other recreational vehicle to be parked in a public street, alley, or other public place for more than five days within a 30-day period."((https://www.kold.com/2019/07/27/rv-trailer-parking-code-takes-effect-aug-sierra-vista/)) 
 +  * In **Yuma** overnight camping by any person, whether or not such camping takes place in a motor vehicle, shall be prohibited upon any public or private land, which property is not licensed by the city as a campground ((https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/yuma/latest/yuma_az/0-0-0-40069))
  
  
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   * **Folsom** forbids RV parking in the street for more than 72 hours.((http://www.folsomtelegraph.com/article/4/20/17/city-approves-rv-ordinance))   * **Folsom** forbids RV parking in the street for more than 72 hours.((http://www.folsomtelegraph.com/article/4/20/17/city-approves-rv-ordinance))
   * **Fresno** forbids parking large vehicles within 1000' of the same place for more than 24 hours in a week.((http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article126122949.html))   * **Fresno** forbids parking large vehicles within 1000' of the same place for more than 24 hours in a week.((http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article126122949.html))
 +  * **Fullerton** bans "all RV parking on public and private streets citywide unless first obtaining a temporary permit from the police department"((https://fullertonobserver.com/2020/11/28/fullerton-bans-rv-street-parking-is-this-criminalizing-homelessness/)), although they have a Safe Parking program((https://www.cityoffullerton.com/gov/departments/city_manager/public_information/homelessness/safe_parking.asp)) for city residents/((https://www.cityoffullerton.com/documents/Safe%20Parking%20FAQ.pdf))
   * **Garden Grove** effectively bans RV parking on public streets for non-residents.((http://www.ocregister.com/2017/09/26/garden-grove-rvs-need-to-be-registered-with-the-city-and-is-there-new-hope-for-completing-the-rusty-skeleton/))   * **Garden Grove** effectively bans RV parking on public streets for non-residents.((http://www.ocregister.com/2017/09/26/garden-grove-rvs-need-to-be-registered-with-the-city-and-is-there-new-hope-for-completing-the-rusty-skeleton/))
   * **Gilroy** prohibits parking RVs on city streets for more than two days.((http://www.morganhilltimes.com/articles_from_gilroy/rv-owner-overstays-parking-welcome/article_8f457883-7d76-545a-a803-4db0b863f76d.html))   * **Gilroy** prohibits parking RVs on city streets for more than two days.((http://www.morganhilltimes.com/articles_from_gilroy/rv-owner-overstays-parking-welcome/article_8f457883-7d76-545a-a803-4db0b863f76d.html))
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   * 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.  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))+  * **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)),((https://padailypost.com/2020/11/06/voters-approve-ban-on-rv-parking-on-city-streets-lawsuit-possible/))
   * **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))
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   * **Sacramento** limits street parking to 72 hours.((http://www.kcra.com/article/homeless-allowed-to-sleep-in-rvs-but-must-move-in-72-hours/10311166))   * **Sacramento** limits street parking to 72 hours.((http://www.kcra.com/article/homeless-allowed-to-sleep-in-rvs-but-must-move-in-72-hours/10311166))
   * **San Francisco** prohibits overnight sleeping in vehicles.((http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-sleep-in-your-vehicle/))  It also forbids RVs (and vehicles over 22' long or 7' tall) from parking on the street from midnight to 6am where posted.((https://www.sfmta.com/projects-planning/projects/oversize-vehicle-overnight-parking-restriction))  SF bans RV parking in the Portola area.((https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/SF-bans-RV-parking-overnight-in-the-Portola-13592584.php))   * **San Francisco** prohibits overnight sleeping in vehicles.((http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-sleep-in-your-vehicle/))  It also forbids RVs (and vehicles over 22' long or 7' tall) from parking on the street from midnight to 6am where posted.((https://www.sfmta.com/projects-planning/projects/oversize-vehicle-overnight-parking-restriction))  SF bans RV parking in the Portola area.((https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/SF-bans-RV-parking-overnight-in-the-Portola-13592584.php))
 +  * **San Luis Opisbo** won't allow people to  "camp or sleep within the vehicle during the hours of ten p.m. to six a.m.... on the public streets or specified public areas...((https://sanluisobispo.municipal.codes/Code/10.34.020)) 
   * San Rafael bans parking RVs in the same place for more than 72 hours.((http://www.ktvu.com/news/215029005-story))   * San Rafael bans parking RVs in the same place for more than 72 hours.((http://www.ktvu.com/news/215029005-story))
   * Santa Barbara forbids RV parking on streets.((http://www.independent.com/news/2016/nov/23/rv-ban-showdown-looming/))   * Santa Barbara forbids RV parking on streets.((http://www.independent.com/news/2016/nov/23/rv-ban-showdown-looming/))
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   * **Colorado Springs** extended the county ban below to include all public streets.((https://gazette.com/news/city-council-bans-rvs-from-colorado-springs-streets/article_77f8fbb0-fd6e-11e8-90c4-7b1229893ce2.html)),((https://gazette.com/news/rv-owners-must-move-or-face-tickets-as-colorado-springs/article_e55d99a4-8257-11e9-88a9-e7d33261e563.html))   * **Colorado Springs** extended the county ban below to include all public streets.((https://gazette.com/news/city-council-bans-rvs-from-colorado-springs-streets/article_77f8fbb0-fd6e-11e8-90c4-7b1229893ce2.html)),((https://gazette.com/news/rv-owners-must-move-or-face-tickets-as-colorado-springs/article_e55d99a4-8257-11e9-88a9-e7d33261e563.html))
   * 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))  The city has also arrested people for sleeping overnight in a vehicle at a designated rest stop.((https://pagosadailypost.com/2021/02/10/court-rules-camping-ban-prosecution-violates-constitution/))
   * **Lakewood** bans RV and trailer parking on city streets.((https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/09/27/lakewood-rv-parking-public-streets/))   * **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** <del>RVs must be moved at least 600' within 48hrs of having notice issued or tires chalked by police</del>.((http://www.timescall.com/longmont-local-news/ci_31241522/longmont-city-council-approves-rv-camper-parking-limits))  Update:  the new law prohibits "parking [recreational vehicles, camper coaches, camper trailers and mobile homes] on city streets, in alleys, in parking lots near trailheads and inside city parks, and on other public rights of way."((https://www.timescall.com/2020/11/10/longmont-city-council-approves-rv-street-parking-ban/)),((https://www.timescall.com/2020/12/28/longmont-rv-street-parking-ban-takes-effect-friday/))
  
 ===== Delaware ===== ===== Delaware =====
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   * **Bellevue** restricts living in an RV on private property to 21 days.((https://www.mtexpress.com/news/bellevue/bellevue-passes-rv-occupation-ordinance/article_02caae02-b488-11e9-859d-2b33e48d6753.html))   * **Bellevue** restricts living in an RV on private property to 21 days.((https://www.mtexpress.com/news/bellevue/bellevue-passes-rv-occupation-ordinance/article_02caae02-b488-11e9-859d-2b33e48d6753.html))
 +  * **Boise** forbids "sleeping in public".((https://federalnewsnetwork.com/government-news/2021/02/boise-idaho-reaches-settlement-over-homeless-camping/))
  
 ===== Illinois ===== ===== Illinois =====
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 ===== South Carolina ===== ===== South Carolina =====
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 +  * **Beaufort** bans camping in public places.((https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/article248504885.html))
   * **Conway** bans sleeping in vehicles((http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/36802822/panhandling-complaint-at-walmart-leads-to-capture-of-man-wanted-by-the-conway-police-department))    * **Conway** bans sleeping in vehicles((http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/36802822/panhandling-complaint-at-walmart-leads-to-capture-of-man-wanted-by-the-conway-police-department)) 
 +  * **Port Royal** prohibits using public parks, buildings or grounds to sleep or prepare to sleep, specifically calling out the “laying down of bedding ... storing personal belongings, or making any fire or using any tents or shelter or other structure or vehicle for sleeping” ((https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/article248504885.html))
 ===== Texas ===== ===== Texas =====
   * **Copperas Cove** bans "[RV parking] on the city streets. Period"((http://kdhnews.com/news/local/cove-hosts-public-meeting-on-parking-ordinance/article_2c272666-e2b4-11e6-8d1a-b78d65a6b4be.html))   * **Copperas Cove** bans "[RV parking] on the city streets. Period"((http://kdhnews.com/news/local/cove-hosts-public-meeting-on-parking-ordinance/article_2c272666-e2b4-11e6-8d1a-b78d65a6b4be.html))
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