URBAN CAMPING

Gilbert Town Code ch. 42, art. VII, div. 6

in effect

Gilbert Town Code § 42-291 Definitions.

Sec. 42-291. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Camp means to reside in or use a public park, street, or other public place for temporary or permanent living accommodation purposes including, but not limited to, activities such as erecting tents or any other structure providing shelter, digging or breaking earth, laying down bedding for the purposes of sleeping, using camp paraphernalia, storing personal belongings, starting a fire, regularly cooking or preparing meals, or living in a parked vehicle. Camp paraphernalia includes, but is not limited to, tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping bags, hammocks, blankets or non-town designated cooking facilities and similar equipment. Public park means all town parks and playgrounds as set forth in section 46-1. Public street means all public streets and highways, public sidewalks, public benches, public parking lots and public parking structures. Public place means public plazas, transportation facilities, bus stops, schools, attractions, monuments and improved and unimproved public area. (Ord. No. 2514, § I, 12-18-14)

Gilbert Town Code § 42-292 Prohibited use of public right-of-way.

Sec. 42-292. - Prohibited use of public right-of-way. It shall be unlawful for any person to use a public street, alley, lane, parkway, or other right-of-way, whether such right-of-way has been dedicated to the public, in fee or by easement, for lying, sleeping, remaining in a sitting position thereon or camping, except in the case of a physical emergency or the administration of medical assistance. (Ord. No. 2514, § I, 12-18-14)

Gilbert Town Code § 42-293 Camping in public places.

Sec. 42-293. - Camping in public places. (a) Camping prohibited. No person shall camp in any public park or place, except where specifically authorized by the town. Exception. The parks and recreation department may, in accordance with the town's established procedures, issue special use permits or reservation permits to authorize persons to camp or park vehicles overnight in a park or preserve. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to prohibit camping or overnight parking sponsored or approved by the Town of Gilbert. (Ord. No. 2514, § I, 12-18-14)

Source: Town of Gilbert, Arizona, Town Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/gilbert/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_CH42OFABPUNU_ARTVIIOFINPUHESA_DIV6URCAFetched: 11/1/2026