Unauthorized encampments on public property.
Riverside Municipal Code § 9.11.030
in effect9.11.030 - Unauthorized encampments on public property.
A. At all times, regardless of the availability of shelter space or beds, it is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to camp, to maintain an encampment, or place any bulky item in or upon any public property, including in any street, sidewalk, park, andopen space, unless specifically authorized by the City Manager.
B. At all times, regardless of the availability of shelter space or beds, it is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to camp, or to maintain an encampment, or place any bulky item where such activity poses (expedited abatement applicable, see Section 9.11.040(H)):
1. An immediate threat or an unreasonable risk of harm to any natural person;
2. An immediate threat or an unreasonable risk of harm to public health or safety; or
3. Disruption to vital government services.
C. At all times, regardless of the availability of shelter space or beds, it is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to camp, to maintain an encampment, or place any bulky item in the following locations:
1. Within two blocks of a school that offers instruction on those courses of study required by the California Education Code or that is maintained pursuant to standards set by the State Board of Education provided that signs are posted prohibiting camping that are clearly visible to pedestrians. School for purposes of section 9.11.030(c) does not include a vocational or professional institution of higher education, including a community or junior college, college, or university;
2. Within two blocks of any shelter provided that signs are posted prohibiting camping that are clearly visible to pedestrians;
3. In any park where the City Manager determines there is a substantial public health and safety risk and provided that signs are posted prohibiting camping that are clearly visible to pedestrians; and
4. In the Wildland Urban Interface.
(Ord. 7689, § 4(Exh. A), 2024)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT9PESAMO_CH9.11CAEN_9.11.030UNENPUPRFetched: 11/1/2026