Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Sunnyvale, CA (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Sunnyvale, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Encampment Sanitation
Sunnyvale bans camping, storing camp gear, or leaving unattended property in any park, street, or other public property under SMC § 9.63.030 and § 9.63.040. Officers must give an oral warning, then a written warning, before citing or arresting anyone, and unattended property gets a 72-hour posted notice before removal.
Sunnyvale Public Camping and Encampment Rules
Significant RestrictionsSunnyvale, CA Municipal Code §§ 9.63.030, 9.63.050 (Ch. 9.63, Ord. 3058-15)
It is unlawful for any person to camp, occupy camp facilities, use camp paraphernalia, or cause a disturbance or nuisance, in any park, street, or other public property, except as otherwise authorized by the Sunnyvale Municipal Code. (Ord. 3058-15 § 1) ... No officer of the department of public safety shall issue a citation, make an arrest or otherwise enforce this chapter against any person un...
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