Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Costa Mesa, CA (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Costa Mesa, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Encampment Sanitation
Costa Mesa bans camping on any street, alley, public parking lot, public area or park under section 11-304, and separately bans storing personal property in any public area under section 11-306 unless the public services director approves it in writing. Unauthorized property left in public areas is impounded and, if unclaimed for 90 days, sold at auction or given to the finder.
Costa Mesa Public Camping Ban
Heavy RestrictionsCosta Mesa, CA, Municipal Code Sec. 11-304, 11-306
(a) It is unlawful for any person to camp and/or occupy camp facilities in the following areas, except as otherwise designated by the parks and recreation commission, and as permitted by the administrative services director: (1) Any street or alley; (2) Any public parking lot or public area, improved or unimproved; (3) Any park. (b) Violations of this section shall be punishable pursuant to sec...
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