(A) Prior to removing homeless individuals from an established campsite, law enforcement officials shall post a notice of the intended removal, written in English and Spanish, at least 72 hours in advance, except as otherwise provided in § 132.43.
(B) (1) At the time the notice is posted, law enforcement officials shall inform the local agency that delivers social services to homeless individuals that the notice has been posted.
(2) In the event that law enforcement officials cannot identify such a local agency, they shall provide the notice to a regional agency that delivers social services to homeless individuals.
(3) The agency may arrange for outreach workers to visit the campsite where a notice has been posted to assess the need for social service assistance in arranging shelter and other assistance.
(C) A person authorized to issue a citation for unlawful camping under state law, administrative rule or city or county ordinance may not issue that citation if the citation would be issued within 200 feet of a notice required under this section and within two hours before or after the notice was posted.
(Ord. 443, passed 9-11-2023)