Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Hawthorne, CA (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Hawthorne, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sit-Lie Rules
Hawthorne prohibits sitting, lying or sleeping on any street, sidewalk or public way in the city, with a single carve-out for approved outdoor dining encroachments where sitting is allowed.
Hawthorne Bans Sitting or Sleeping on Sidewalks
Significant RestrictionsHawthorne Code § 10.72.050
No pedestrian shall sit, lie or sleep in or upon any street, sidewalk or public way or any portion thereof, except that sitting is permitted within an area approved as an encroachment for outdoor dining.
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