Orland Municipal Code Ch. 8.52 Sitting, Lying, or Sleeping or Storing, Using, Maintaining or Placing…

No person may sit, lie, sleep or camp on a public place at any time.

"Camp" shall be defined to include, but not limited to, sitting, lying, storing or placing a tent on a public place.

"Public place" shall be defined as: sidewalks, streets, alleyways, or other public space.

(Ord. No. 2024-06)

No person may sit, lie, sleep or camp in any pedestrian or vehicular entrance to public or private property abutting a public sidewalk.

(Ord. No. 2024-06)

No person may sit, lie, sleep or camp on a property designated as a sensitive use.

"Sensitive use" is defined as a school, childcare facility, public park, public library, city facility, or any governmental facility located in the city of Orland.

(Ord. No. 2024-06)

In addition to any other remedy provided by law, any person found in violation of this section may be immediately removed from the premises.

(Ord. No. 2024-06)

A. A violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, confinement of up to one year in jail and/or fines of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation. A violation of this chapter constitutes a public nuisance. In addition to the remedies set forth in Penal Code Sections 370, et seq., the city attorney may institute civil actions to abate a public nuisance under this chapter.

B. Any individual charged with violation of this chapter, in lieu of being taken to jail, may, at the election of the citing officer and with the consent of the individual, be taken to a facility providing social services related to mental health, housing, and/or substance abuse treatment.

(Ord. No. 2024-06)