Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Chatham County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Chatham County, Georgia.
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Sit-Lie Rules
Chatham County bans sleeping on public sidewalks, streets, alleys or bridge approaches at any time, and bans blocking building or driveway entrances by sitting or lying down. Sheriff's deputies must issue a warning before any arrest under Article XIII, adopted May 23, 2025.
Sidewalk Sitting & Sleeping Rules in Chatham County
Significant RestrictionsCode of Chatham County §§21-1303, 21-1305
§21-1303 Warning Must First Be Issued. 1. Pursuant to this Article, no person may be arrested for violating this section until he/she has first received an oral or written warning from a law enforcement agency to cease the prohibited conduct... §21-1305 Sleeping on Sidewalks, Streets, Alleys, within Doorways or on or under Bridges Prohibited. 1. No person may sleep on public sidewalks, streets,...
Encampment Sanitation
Chatham County bans camping on county property in unincorporated areas, and lets the County or law enforcement clear campsites and stored personal property. Article XIII, adopted May 23, 2025, spells out how removed belongings are handled and released.
Camping & Encampment Removal in Chatham County
Significant RestrictionsCode of Chatham County §§21-1304, 21-1306, 21-1307
§21-1304 Camping Regulated. No person may occupy a campsite inconsistent with the regulations in this Chapter unless specifically authorized by: 1. a formal declaration of the Chairman of the County Commission in emergency circumstances... §21-1306 Removal of Campsite on Public Property. Any violations pursuant to Article XIII of Chapter 21, the County or law enforcement shall be able to remove...
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