Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Redding, CA (2026)
2 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Redding, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sit-Lie Rules
Redding bans sitting on a commercial sidewalk, or on anything set on one, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. citywide in zones tagged NC, SC, RC, GC, GCVR, HC, SGD, UBD or CBD, under Redding Municipal Code § 13.24.060, unless a listed exception applies.
Redding Commercial Sidewalk Sit-Lie Ban
Significant RestrictionsRedding Municipal Code § 13.24.060
No person shall sit on a commercial sidewalk or on any object brought or affixed to a commercial sidewalk, from seven a.m. until ten p.m., except as provided in this section. ... Commercial Sidewalk—Definition. As used in this section, "commercial sidewalk" means all sidewalks in front of or adjoining property designated on the city's official zoning map with an "NC" "SC" "RC" "GC" "GCVR" "HC" ...
Encampment Sanitation
Redding Municipal Code Section 10.40.010 bans camping on city-owned property, streets, parking lots, easements, creekbeds, and utility substations whenever overnight shelter is available, and bars sleeping in a vehicle on public streets or private lots between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Section 10.40.020 limits camping on private land to seven days at a time.
Redding Unlawful Camping Ordinance
Significant RestrictionsRedding Municipal Code § 10.40.010
A.Except as may be permitted within municipal parks by the community services director, or his or her designee, it is unlawful to camp upon any public property owned by the city, including, without limitation, streets, parking structures, easements, open space, parks, dump sites, creekbeds, electric utility substations, parking lots, or corporation yards when there is available overnight shelte...
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