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Council advances camping ordinance amendments to allow daytime enforcement

City Council of the City of Woodland · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Council introduced and waived first reading of amendments to Woodland Municipal Code chapter 9.48 to expand prohibited camping locations and permit daytime citations for camping on public property, a staff proposal presented as a response to state law and local enforcement needs.

The City Council on Tuesday introduced and waived first reading of amendments to chapter 9.48 of the Woodland Municipal Code that would expand locations where camping on public property is prohibited and permit daytime enforcement. Chief of Police Ryan Canan and Lieutenant Danzel said the changes respond to state law and municipal case law and would add sidewalks, alleyways, drainage channels, storm drain ponds and well sites to the…

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