Anaheim Municipal Code prohibits sitting, lying, or sleeping on sidewalks in commercial and Resort district areas during posted hours, with enforcement focused on the Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Convention Center perimeter.
Anaheim Municipal Code provisions on sidewalk obstruction and public sleeping target the Anaheim Resort area, downtown Anaheim, and the Platinum Triangle to keep tourist corridors clear. Officers may issue warnings before citations, with a focus on outreach by the City Net contractor and OC Continuum of Care partners. Federal precedent under Martin v. Boise constrains enforcement when adequate shelter beds are unavailable; Anaheim coordinates referrals to the Salvation Army Center of Hope, the Bridges shelter, and OC navigation centers. Citations escalate to misdemeanor charges for repeat refusals to relocate during posted hours, especially during major Convention Center events.
Sitting, lying, or sleeping on sidewalks in regulated Resort and downtown zones during posted hours can lead to citations and, after repeats, misdemeanor charges.
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