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| * 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]]. | * 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]]. |
| * bans RVs from being parked along various streets in **Venice** between the hours of 2 to 6 a.m. Watch for signs and for a street list in the source article. ((https://2urbangirls.com/2023/04/city-council-approves-resolution-restricting-rv-parking-access-on-some-streets/)) | * bans RVs from being parked along various streets in **Venice** between the hours of 2 to 6 a.m. Watch for signs and for a street list in the source article. ((https://2urbangirls.com/2023/04/city-council-approves-resolution-restricting-rv-parking-access-on-some-streets/)) |
| | * in 2023 LA banned RV parking on some "West L.A. streets in the 11th District"((https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/la-city-council-votes-to-ban-overnight-rv-parking-on-multiple-streets/3262932/)) |
| * "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)) |
| * **Rancho Santa Margarita** prohibits sleeping in cars.((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) | * **Rancho Santa Margarita** prohibits sleeping in cars.((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) |
| * **Redwood City** will have safe RV parking near the PD and a street permit parking program.((https://padailypost.com/2020/08/25/city-creates-parking-lot-for-rvs-and-permit-program-for-others-to-park-on-streets/)) | * **Redwood City** will have safe RV parking near the PD and a street permit parking program.((https://padailypost.com/2020/08/25/city-creates-parking-lot-for-rvs-and-permit-program-for-others-to-park-on-streets/)) |
| * **Ripon** forbids camping in RVs even on private property.((http://www.mantecabulletin.com/section/1/article/150127/)) | * **Ripon** forbids camping in RVs even on private property.((http://www.mantecabulletin.com/section/1/article/150127/)) A "RV visitor parking permit issued by the Chief of Police" may be available.((https://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/local-news/ripon-requires-rvs-parked-visitors-secure-police-permit/)) |
| * **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)) |
| * **Salinas** bans "vehicles in excess of 20-feet long and 7-feet tall from parking in city-owned streets."((http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/blogs/news_blog/salinas-city-council-votes---to-ban-oversized-vehicles/article_a509513e-74ea-11e8-a3c1-37d6c33f23cc.html)) | * **Salinas** bans "vehicles in excess of 20-feet long and 7-feet tall from parking in city-owned streets."((http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/blogs/news_blog/salinas-city-council-votes---to-ban-oversized-vehicles/article_a509513e-74ea-11e8-a3c1-37d6c33f23cc.html)) |
| * **Sebastopol** has extensive rules about parking RVs in the city. See [[https://sebastopol.municipal.codes/SMC/10.76.040|the language of the law]]. | * **Sebastopol** has extensive rules about parking RVs in the city. See [[https://sebastopol.municipal.codes/SMC/10.76.040|the language of the law]]. |
| * **Tustin** prohibits sleeping in cars.((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) | * **Tustin** prohibits sleeping in cars.((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) |
| | * **Victorville** Ordinance No. 2445 says it is unlawful to camp on "Any Street; Any Park; Any Open Space; Any Waterway, including any portion of the Mojave Riverbed Area; Any Public Area, or Any Public Parking Lot".((https://www.vvng.com/city-of-victorville-approves-new-ordinance-to-address-homelessness-and-ensure-public-safety/)),((https://victorvilleca.primegov.com/meetings/ItemWithTemplateType?id=48489&meetingTemplateType=2)) |
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| ===== Colorado ===== | ===== Colorado ===== |
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| * **Alamosa** restricts camping on public city land((like the Cattails golf course)) and limits RV and trailer parking on city streets.((https://alamosanews.com/article/city-votes-to-ban-public-property-camping)) | * **Alamosa** restricts camping on public city land((like the Cattails golf course)) and limits RV and trailer parking on city streets.((https://alamosanews.com/article/city-votes-to-ban-public-property-camping)) |
| | * in **Aurora** "Recreational Vehicles cannot be parked on the public right-of-way for more than 24 hours during any seven-day period, lengthening the limit from five days. They must stay off the public right-of-way at least 72 hours when they move. Moving from one public right-of-way spot to another is not a defense for violating the ordinance."((https://original.newsbreak.com/@david-heitz-561257/3204606057524-aurora-cracks-down-on-illegally-parked-semi-trucks-and-rvs-as-well-as-broken-down-cars)) |
| * in **Buena Vista** "It shall be unlawful for any person to camp in any public park or recreation area or upon any public property, or to set up a tent, shack, recreational/camping vehicle, camping vehicle or any other shelter upon such property for such purpose within the town"((http://www.chaffeecountytimes.com/legals/town-of-buena-vista-colorado-ordinance-no/article_a982cf64-5ff9-11ea-b309-e7b34250348d.html)) | * in **Buena Vista** "It shall be unlawful for any person to camp in any public park or recreation area or upon any public property, or to set up a tent, shack, recreational/camping vehicle, camping vehicle or any other shelter upon such property for such purpose within the town"((http://www.chaffeecountytimes.com/legals/town-of-buena-vista-colorado-ordinance-no/article_a982cf64-5ff9-11ea-b309-e7b34250348d.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)) | * **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)) |
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| ===== Indiana ===== | ===== Indiana ===== |
| | * **Bourbon** "prohibits parking between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Main Street between Quad Street and Park Avenue and on Center Street from Bourbon Street to Harris Street. The ordinance does allow parking if a business establishment is open during those restricted hours. Parking is permitted for patrons immediately adjacent to the establishment."((https://www.am1050.com/2024/02/19/bourbon-town-council-passes-overnight-parking-restriction-ordinance-on-first-reading/)) |
| * **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/)) | * **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/)) |
| * **Frankton** "prohibits people from living in recreational vehicles within the city limits"((https://www.reporter.net/indiana/news/frankton-alters-rules-for-rv-life-in-town-limits/article_9c17a55b-6691-5079-822a-c564a05c3a2c.html)) | * **Frankton** "prohibits people from living in recreational vehicles within the city limits"((https://www.reporter.net/indiana/news/frankton-alters-rules-for-rv-life-in-town-limits/article_9c17a55b-6691-5079-822a-c564a05c3a2c.html)) |
| ===== Kansas ===== | ===== Kansas ===== |
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| | * in Auburn, the sheriff's department is contracted for enforcement against people sleeping in vehicles and overnight parking on city streets.((https://www.mscnews.net/news/index.cfm?nk=76656)) |
| * in **Great Bend** "no person shall reside in, live in, use as a residence, or use as a dwelling, any recreational vehicle parked within the corporate limits of the city, except within a campground RV park or mobile home park for which a conditional use permit has been obtained."((https://www.gbtribune.com/news/local-news/use-rvs-dwellings-restricted/)) This law appears to be aimed at people living in RVs on residential properties (yards, driveways, etc) but the wording is broad enough to affect nomads. | * in **Great Bend** "no person shall reside in, live in, use as a residence, or use as a dwelling, any recreational vehicle parked within the corporate limits of the city, except within a campground RV park or mobile home park for which a conditional use permit has been obtained."((https://www.gbtribune.com/news/local-news/use-rvs-dwellings-restricted/)) This law appears to be aimed at people living in RVs on residential properties (yards, driveways, etc) but the wording is broad enough to affect nomads. |
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| ===== 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)) | * **Breaux Bridge** restricts "RV, camper and overnight parking from the C2 and C6 commercial zones".((https://www.techetoday.com/news/bb-council-adopts-ordinance-regulating-rv-camper-parking)) |
| | * **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)) |
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| ===== Maine ===== | ===== Maine ===== |
| * in **Southaven** setting up tents, camping, or sleeping on public property, or in vehicles parked on city streets is not allowed.((https://desotocountynews.com/desoto-county-news/southaven-ordinance-bans-camping-or-sleeping-on-city-public-property/)) | * in **Southaven** setting up tents, camping, or sleeping on public property, or in vehicles parked on city streets is not allowed.((https://desotocountynews.com/desoto-county-news/southaven-ordinance-bans-camping-or-sleeping-on-city-public-property/)) |
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| | * **statewide** - Missouri bans "sleeping on state-owned land"((https://missouriindependent.com/2023/01/17/advocates-providers-scramble-as-missouris-new-homelessness-law-goes-into-effect/)) |
| ===== Montana ===== | ===== Montana ===== |
| * 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/)) |
| | * **Bozeman** "requires people sleeping in cars or trailers on city streets to move every 30 days and allows the city to issue civil fines of up to $25, but only after people have been warned three times."((https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/city/bozeman-adopts-new-rules-regulating-urban-camping/article_e09c77be-7366-11ee-ba3b-071c28ccaf17.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)) | * **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)) | * 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)) |
| * **Las Vegas** prohibits "camping, sleeping and similar activities throughout downtown and in residential areas."((https://lasvegassun.com/news/2019/nov/06/tense-las-vegas-council-oks-homeless-ordinance/)) | * **Las Vegas** prohibits "camping, sleeping and similar activities throughout downtown and in residential areas."((https://lasvegassun.com/news/2019/nov/06/tense-las-vegas-council-oks-homeless-ordinance/)) |
| * In **Sparks** it is unlawful for the owner or driver of any vehicle, trailer or vehicle and trailer having an overall length of more than **15 feet** to stand or park the same at any time on any public street, highway or alley, except immediately in front of the property of the owner((https://www.rgj.com/story/news/questions/ask-the-rgj/2023/08/23/will-pickup-truck-owners-run-afoul-of-new-sparks-homeless-ordinance/70652399007/)) | * In **Sparks** it is unlawful for the owner or driver of any vehicle, trailer or vehicle and trailer having an overall length of more than **15 feet** to stand or park the same at any time on any public street, highway or alley, except immediately in front of the property of the owner((https://www.rgj.com/story/news/questions/ask-the-rgj/2023/08/23/will-pickup-truck-owners-run-afoul-of-new-sparks-homeless-ordinance/70652399007/)) |
| | * "**Washoe County**’s ordinance bans camping on county-owned property or public places, including within 1,000 feet of the Truckee River, as well as living in vehicles or RVs on public or county property"((https://thisisreno.com/2024/02/washoe-county-follows-sparks-with-ordinance-against-sleeping-in-vehicles/)) |
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| * **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)) | * **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)) |
| * **Eugene** prohibits "vehicles from parking within the same block for longer than three days. Vehicles must be moved at least two-blocks away."((https://www.klcc.org/post/eugene-approves-parking-restrictions-aimed-people-living-vehicles)) | * **Eugene** prohibits "vehicles from parking within the same block for longer than three days. Vehicles must be moved at least two-blocks away."((https://www.klcc.org/post/eugene-approves-parking-restrictions-aimed-people-living-vehicles)) |
| | * **Florence** "requires those living in vehicles to move at least 600 feet every 72 hours.... shorter time limits in places like Old Town would remain in place."((https://thesiuslawnews.com/article/council-updates-parking-ordinance-forcing-vehicles-to-move-regularly)) |
| * **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)) | * **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)) |
| | * **Grants Pass** prohibits "occupy[imng] a campsite in or upon any sidewalk, street, alley, lane, public right of way, park, bench, or any other publicly-owned property or under any bridge or viaduct" including in vehicles.((https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/DocumentCenter/View/38/Title-5--Nuisances-and-Offenses-?bidId=)) |
| | * "“Campsite” means any place **where bedding, sleeping bag, or other |
| | material used for bedding purposes, or any stove or fire is placed**, established, or maintained for the purpose of maintaining a temporary place to live, whether or not such place incorporates the use of any tent, lean-to, shack, or any other structure, **or any vehicle** or part thereof" |
| * **McMinnville** prohibits RVs and trailers from parking in city parks((https://katu-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/katu.com/amp/news/local/mcminnville-prohibits-rvs-and-trailers-from-parking-in-city-parks)) | * **McMinnville** prohibits RVs and trailers from parking in city parks((https://katu-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/katu.com/amp/news/local/mcminnville-prohibits-rvs-and-trailers-from-parking-in-city-parks)) |
| * **Medford** "bans all unauthorized sleeping or camping on public property anywhere in the city."((https://www.ijpr.org/poverty-and-homelessness/2021-03-31/homeless-advocates-push-back-on-proposed-medford-camping-law-changes)) | * **Medford** "bans all unauthorized sleeping or camping on public property anywhere in the city."((https://www.ijpr.org/poverty-and-homelessness/2021-03-31/homeless-advocates-push-back-on-proposed-medford-camping-law-changes)) In 2023 the city added 500ft "buffer zones" around schools and homeless shelters, 50ft around waterways, and upgraded vehicle camping from a violation to a misdemeanor.((https://www.kdrv.com/news/medford-ordinance-changes-creating-sleeping-buffer-zones-and-expand-reckless-burning-requirements/article_6299056c-5a52-11ee-a575-4f6ff32b973e.html)) |
| * **The Dalles** requires a permit for parking overnight in city-owned lots.((https://columbiacommunityconnection.com/the-dalles/city-of-td-creates-parking-permit-system-for-overnight-vehicles-in-city-owned-lots)) | * **The Dalles** requires a permit for parking overnight in city-owned lots.((https://columbiacommunityconnection.com/the-dalles/city-of-td-creates-parking-permit-system-for-overnight-vehicles-in-city-owned-lots)) |
| ===== Pennsylvania ===== | ===== Pennsylvania ===== |
