Perris, CA Homelessness & Encampment Rules: Encampment Sanitation (2026)
Key Facts
- Camping ban
- city property, no written OK
- Priority 2 notice
- 48 hours before removal
- Property storage
- minimum 90 days
- Repeat penalty
- 1-year city park ban
Summary
Perris bans unpermitted camping on city property and property with sensitive uses, and sets a formal assessment, notice, and 90-day storage process before any encampment is removed.
No person may camp on city property without prior written approval of the city. Violators are subject to the penalties and remedies set forth in this chapter.
No person may camp on property with sensitive uses without authorization from the property owner. Violators are subject to the penalties and remedies set forth in this chapter.
Subject to chapter 10.24 and section 19.69.020, this section applies to the parking of vehicles, including recreational vehicles, for the purpose of overnight camping in residential areas.
(Ord. No. 1451, § 2, 2-25-2025)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 13).
Full Breakdown
Perris Municipal Code Chapter 7.52 bars camping on city property without written city approval, or on property with sensitive uses like schools and daycares without the owner's authorization. Before removal, the city manager must assess and prioritize each encampment, then post a notice to vacate: none required for Priority Level 1 imminent hazards, at least 48 hours in advance for Priority Level 2. During cleanup, personal property of apparent value is bagged, tagged, photographed and stored for at least 90 days before being discarded if unclaimed; hazardous items such as needles, soiled bedding and propane tanks are excluded from storage.
Violations & Fines
Camping in violation of Ch. 7.52 is an infraction for a first offense, a misdemeanor for subsequent violations, and triggers a one-year ban from all city parks after the first citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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