Title
Approval of Ordinance Amending Phoenix City Code Chapter 23 - Camping and the Penalties for Violations (Ordinance G-7310)
Description
Request to amend Phoenix City Code, Chapter 23, Article II, section 30, to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to make clarifying edits and to remove posted signage requirement.
Report
Summary
The Ordinance states it shall be unlawful for any person to camp in or on any park or preserve, or in or on any building, facility, or parking lot or structure, or on any property adjacent thereto, that is owned, possessed, or controlled by the City, or within 500 feet of shelters, child care facilities, schools, or City parks if signs are posted, except as permitted in Section 23-30(D) of the Ordinance attached as Attachment A. Proposed changes would clarify camping on any street, alley, or other public grounds is prohibited and would remove the posting requirement for camping violations within 500 feet of shelters, child care facilities, schools, or City parks as long as reasonable notice is otherwise provided. If approved, the effective date of the Ordinance will be November 2, 2024.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays, Deputy City Manager Gina Montes, the Police and Law departments and the Office of Homeless Solutions.