What do Sandy's ordinances say about camping on public property?

On June 21, 2022 the City Council adopted Ordinance 2022-12: Camping Prohibited in Certain Places.

Key provisions of Ordinance 2022-12 include:

Sec. 8.35.020. - Prohibited camping.

• A. Except as expressly authorized by the Sandy Municipal Code, it is unlawful at all times for any persons to camp on the following:
  • i. All city parks, trails, and areas designated as parks and open space (POS) under SMC chapter 17.32.
  • ii. All areas designated as flood, slope, and hazard areas under SMC Chapter 17.60;
  • iii. Any area on a sidewalk, unless the camping is done in a manner that maintains a clear, continuous sidewalk width of at least five feet;
  • iv. All real property upon which city facilities are located;
  • v. All city owned parking lots;
  • vi. All public property located within an area zoned for residential use under SMC Title 17; and
  • vii. All publicly owned property located along and between Proctor Avenue and Pioneer Avenue, and along Pleasant Street between Bluff Road and Ten Eyck Road.
• B. Except as expressly authorized by the Sandy Municipal Code, it shall be unlawful for any person to camp in the city during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• C. Except as expressly authorized by the Sandy Municipal Code, it shall be unlawful for any individual to store more than 5 cubic feet of personal property, including camp facilities and camp paraphernalia, on city property during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• D. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, the City Council may temporarily authorize camping or storage of personal property on city property by written order that specifies the period of time and location:
  • i. In the event of emergency circumstances;
  • ii. In conjunction with a special event permit; or
  • iii. Upon finding it to be in the public interest and consistent with council goals and policies.
• E. The City Manager may adopt administrative rules to implement any of the provisions of this chapter.

Sec. 8.35.030 - Violation—Penalties and enforcement.

• A. Violation of this chapter is a Class “D” violation per ORS Chapter 153. Each day that a violation occurs will be considered a separate offense.
• B. In addition to any other penalties that may be imposed, violation of this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with ORS 202.077 and 203.079.