Homelessness & Encampment Rules in San Jose, CA (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for San Jose, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sit-Lie Rules
San Jose bans sitting or lying on public sidewalks within the downtown pedestrian facilitation zone from 8 a.m. to midnight, with exceptions for medical emergencies, disability, and permitted events.
San Jose Downtown Sidewalk Sit-Lie Ban
Significant RestrictionsSan Jose Municipal Code § 10.10.010
No person shall sit or lie down upon a public sidewalk, or upon a blanket, chair, stool, or any other object placed upon a public sidewalk, in the pedestrian facilitation zone, during the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight).
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