Urban camping ordinance update
Summary
The council modernized the town's camping ban to comply with the 2024 Supreme Court Grants Pass decision. Police say education, services and shelter referrals come first; penalties start at a $500 fine/30 days max and escalate for repeat offenses.
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Last discussed Feb 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Enforcement is designed to cost less than jail bookings — police say transporting someone to a shelter is cheaper and faster than a trip to county jail.
Residents using public parks and streets get clearer, constitutionally sound enforcement; people experiencing homelessness get a path to services.
People camping in public spaces now face citations, possible jail time for repeat offenses, and being moved along from public lands.
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