Billings code enforcement and police coordinate encampment cleanups on public property under BMC Chapter 11 and Chapter 27 park rules, providing notice and connecting individuals to local services.
Billings addresses unsanctioned encampments on city land through coordinated action by the Billings Police Department, code enforcement under BMC Chapter 11, and Public Works. Park encampments are addressed under BMC Chapter 27 governing park hours and conduct. Standard practice provides advance notice when feasible, allows individuals to retrieve belongings, and connects people to Yellowstone Continuum of Care services and Montana Rescue Mission. Cleanups follow constitutional requirements established under Martin v. Boise where applicable. Yellowstone County Health Department supports sanitation response for biohazards. The city's response prioritizes river corridors and public rights-of-way for safety reasons.
Camping or storing belongings on public property after notice can result in misdemeanor citations under BMC Chapter 27 park violations or Chapter 23 conduct rules and removal of unattended property.
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