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Council discusses limits on camping under HB 3115 and a possible resident-permit approach
Summary
Councilors discussed how state law (HB 3115) limits local control over camping on rights-of-way and floated allowing resident-issued permits for guests in campers or fifth-wheels on city right-of-way; the item was for discussion only and may be scheduled for a future work session.
City Recorder Siobhan Boxberger briefed the council that Oregon House Bill 3115 remains in effect and constrains municipal authority to bar camping on city rights-of-way. Councilors discussed one option: issuing permits to residents that would allow guests to park campers or fifth-wheels on city right-of-way, enabling staff to document permitted stays when complaints arise. The council treated the matter as discussion only and suggested scheduling a future work session to refine options and legal implications.
Boxberger framed the conversation around the current state law limitation and the operational challenge it creates for enforcement; no formal motion was made and no regulatory change was adopted at the Feb. 25 meeting.
