Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Avondale, AZ (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Avondale, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Encampment Sanitation
Avondale City Code Section 21-2(d) makes it unlawful to camp on any alley, sidewalk, or other public property in the city, unless the site is a designated shelter or facility or the city gives written permission. The ban sits inside the same chapter that governs street and sidewalk obstructions and carries the Code's standard civil penalty process.
Avondale Public Camping Ban
Significant RestrictionsAvondale City Code Sec. 21-2(d); Sec. 21-7; Sec. 1-9(d)(5)(a)
(d) It shall be unlawful to camp on any alley, sidewalk, or any other public property within the city, except in designated shelters and facilities or as otherwise permitted by the city in writing. ... Sec. 21-7 - Penalty. Unless specified otherwise, any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the civil penalty process set forth in subsection 1-9(d) of this Co...
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