Mesa provides written notice before clearing unsanctioned encampments on city property. The Off The Streets team coordinates outreach, shelter referrals, and property storage in partnership with Maricopa Association of Governments Continuum of Care providers.
When Mesa identifies an unsanctioned encampment on a park, wash bank, or right-of-way, the Off The Streets program leads a multi-day engagement before any cleanup. Outreach workers offer connections to Community Bridges, Save the Family, and other Maricopa Association of Governments Continuum of Care providers. Notice of cleanup is posted at the site at least seventy-two hours in advance. During cleanup, personal property is tagged and stored, while perishables and hazardous waste are discarded. Mesa Public Works coordinates with Mesa Police, Mesa Fire and Medical, and Maricopa County environmental health for biohazard disposal under state public-health rules.
Returning to an active cleanup zone after notice may trigger trespass citation, while non-compliance with biohazard disposal violates Maricopa County environmental health rules.
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