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City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2025-01-14)

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Urban Camping Ordinance 
Amendments
Rick St. John, Deputy City Manager

Camping Prohibited Ordinance
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We are seeking Council consensus on changes to 
the Camping Prohibited ordinance based on a 
recent US Supreme Court ruling.

Camping Prohibited Ordinance
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Chapter 25 (Nuisances) Sec 25-1(Definitions)
– Amend definition for “Camp or Camping” to better 
clarify what is not allowed
– Add a definition for “Camping Paraphernalia”

Camping Prohibited Ordinance
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Chapter 25 (Nuisances) Sec 25-90 (Camping 
Prohibited)
– Amend 25-90 a. stating a violation of this section is a 
Class 1 Misdemeanor
– Add 25-90 c. making a violation of this section a 
Class 3 Misdemeanor

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Chapter 25 (Nuisances) Sec 25-90 (Camping 
Prohibited)
– Amend the language in 25-90 b. 1, 2, and 3 to better 
clarify what is permissible camping within the City
– Amend 25-90 b. 4 removing the language stating 
enforcement of the ordinance was not legal when no 
alternative shelter is available (US Supreme Court 
ruling)
– Add language to 25-90 b. 4 to include temporary 
structure or camps set up by a government agency

Camping Prohibited Ordinance
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We are seeking Council consensus on changes to 
the Camping Prohibited ordinance based on a 
recent US Supreme Court ruling.