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Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Rohnert Park, CA (2026)

2 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Rohnert Park, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Sit-Lie Rules

Rohnert Park bars camping, sitting, lying or sleeping, or storing personal property, in ways that block sidewalk passage, sit within ten feet of a driveway, or obstruct streets, bike lanes and other public rights-of-way open to vehicles or bicycles.

Sidewalk Sit-Lie Rules in Rohnert Park

Significant Restrictions

Rohnert Park Municipal Code § 9.41.030

C.No person shall camp, or obstruct a street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way, in any of the following manners:1.By camping, sitting, lying, or sleeping, or by storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, in a manner that impedes pedestrian passage on any sidewalk or walkway;2.By camping, sitting, lying, or sleeping, or by storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal pr...

Encampment Sanitation

Rohnert Park's public camping ordinance bans dumping gray or black water onto sidewalks and storm drains, making unpermitted electrical hookups, and storing gasoline, propane or combustible waste unattended for 72+ hours. Camping is also barred on any parcel that violates the city's site management plan.

Encampment Sanitation Rules in Rohnert Park

Significant Restrictions

Rohnert Park Municipal Code § 9.41.030

G.No person shall dump gray water (i.e., waste water from baths, sinks, washing machines, and other kitchen appliances) or black water (i.e., sewage water) onto sidewalks, streets, parks, open spaces, storm drains, or any other facilities not intended for gray water or black water disposal.H.No person shall create or use an unpermitted electrical connection on public property.I.No person shall ...

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