Earlier editions: 2026-09
Orland Municipal Code Ch. 8.56 Sleeping in Motor Vehicles
Orland Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Orland
Cite as: Orland Municipal Code Chapter 8.56 · Text as of 2026-10-04
8.56.010 - Sleeping in vehicles—Findings of fact.¶
The city council finds that a definite problem is posed by persons sleeping in motor vehicles which are parked along the public streets within the city, causing anxiety to residents and resulting in suspicious vehicles calls to the police. In addition, persons who are sleeping in vehicles are crime targets.
(Ord. No. 2024-06)
8.56.020 - Sleeping in vehicles—Prohibited in public places.¶
No person shall sleep in any automobile or other vehicle parked on any sidewalk, street, alley, or other public place within the city.
(Ord. No. 2024-06)
8.56.030 - Violation.¶
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)
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