A. From time to time persons experiencing homelessness establish campsites on the public right-of-way and city property.

B. Such persons by such actions may create unsafe and unsanitary living conditions that pose a threat to the peace, health, and safety of themselves and the community.

C. Camping on or near certain locations prevents the public’s ability to use those locations for their intended purpose and may result in imminent threats to life.

D. This chapter’s regulations are meant to regulate the use of the public right-of-way and city property and are not intended to regulate activities on private property.

E. The enactment of this chapter is necessary to protect the peace, health and safety of the city and its inhabitants. [BC 5.18.020, added by Ordinance No. 4841, 6/6/23]