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San Marino council introduces ordinance to regulate encampments, bar vehicle habitation
Summary
The City Council voted to introduce Ordinance O-26-1425 to clarify enforcement of encampments in public spaces, add outreach and notice requirements, and prohibit habitation in vehicles while preserving nonpunitive outreach and a 60-day period for reclaiming belongings.
The San Marino City Council moved to introduce Ordinance O-26-1425, updating the municipal code to set clearer standards for responding to encampments and to prohibit habitation of vehicles on public streets and parking lots. Staff recommended the change as a health-and-safety measure that aligns the city’s code with recent Ninth Circuit rulings, and the council approved the measure as amended by roll call vote.
Chief Encanto, who presented the ordinance, said the changes “are about health and safety concerns” and described two new code sections: 14.05.0.05 (enforcement procedures) and 14.05.0.06 (prohibition of habitation in vehicles). The presentation said the ordinance defines habitation, identifies sensitive areas where camping is prohibited, establishes advance-notice and outreach procedures prior…
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