Sonoma County, CA Homelessness & Encampment Rules: Encampment Sanitation (2026)

It shall be unlawful at all times of the day for any person or persons to camp on any public property (1) inside any public building, inside any fully-fenced area attached to a public building, or within twenty-five feet (25') of any entrance or exit to a public building, (2) within fifty feet (50') of any house or other permanent structure used as a residence (3) within one hundred feet (100') of the property line of any property used as a school, preschool, playground, daycare, or other licensed childcare facility, (4) within one hundred fifty feet (150') of the high water mark of the waters of the state as defined by subdivision (e) of California Water Code § 13050, or within a Regulatory Floodway, whichever is greater, (5) within a Very High Fire Severity Zone, (6) within any public park, except as authorized under Chapter 20 of this Code, or (7) within any public highway, road, or street (8) within any public sidewalk, easement, or right of way, where the presence of the person or their property thereon hinders or obstructs the free passage, access, or movement of any persons, bicycles, or vehicles travelling or attempting to pass along the same right of way, and (9) within twenty-five feet (25') of a facility that provides shelter, safe sleeping, or safe parking to homeless persons, or that serves as a homeless services navigation center.