Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Santa Monica, CA (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Santa Monica, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sit-Lie Rules
In Santa Monica's Downtown, Main Street corridor, and portions of Montana Avenue, sitting or lying on public sidewalks in a way that blocks pedestrian access is prohibited between 6 AM and 1 AM. The rule is geographically limited and not a city-wide prohibition.
Homelessness: Sit Lie Rules
Some RestrictionsSanta Monica Municipal Code § 3.12.360(a)
§ 3.12.360(a) Sitting or Lying on Certain Public Sidewalks or in the Third Street Promenade Roadway. (1) The provisions of this subsection shall apply to the following areas located within the City: (A) Downtown, consisting of the area bounded by and including the west side of Ocean Avenue, the north side of Wilshire Boulevard, the east side of Lincoln Boulevard, and the south side of Pico Boul...
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