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Boulder City Council unanimously approved a sweeping ordinance on May 27, 2025, banning camping, sleeping, and storing personal items in public spaces. Starting in June 2025, violation became a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail.
- No camping, sleeping, or property storage in rights-of-way, sidewalks, parks, gazebos — basically any public space.
- Authorities may issue citations for even laying down bedding or placing personal belongings in areas that obstruct access.
- A loophole: permitted camping is still allowed — with a city-issued permit. Unpermitted camping is now illegal.
With just around 12 unhoused individuals…..