Tucson City Council to revisit camping ban in public parks, washes

Sleeping in Tucson washes can come with fine, jail time for homeless people following new city ordinance - AZ Luminaria

Tucson City Council voted Tuesday night to ban camping in washes — adding to the city’s existing measures that restrict where unhoused people can sleep, including parks and other public spaces.  Violation of the ordinance will be a misdemeanor, and punishable by community service, fines up to $250, imprisonment up to 10 days, or probation for up to a year.  The vote passed 5 to 1, with Kevin Dahl voting against and Lane Santa Cruz absent. The vo…

Mandeville bans camping in parks, other public property

A law aimed at preventing people from camping in parks and or on other public property in Mandeville - a growing problem, officials said - was enacted by the Mandeville City Council on June 12.

City plans no-camping enforcement

Longview leaders plans to work with city departments and local organizations to enact a recent resolution addressing unauthorized camping and other illegal behaviors in city parks and additional public spaces.

Tucson City Council to revisit camping ban in public parks, washes

TUCSON, Ariz. - (KVOA-TV) The Tucson City Council is expected to vote Tuesday night on an ordinance that would prohibit camping in parks and washes within city limits.