The City of Goleta will soon begin citing people illegally camping and dwelling in their vehicles on city property.
Residents have been urging the Goleta City Council to take action on the growing problem of overnight vehicle camping in their neighborhoods. On October 7, the council authorized staff to use the city’s existing administrative citation program to enforce laws prohibiting camping on public property and in vehicles.
Liz Stotts, who lives on Phelps Road between Cannon Green Drive and Pacific Oaks Road, told the council the growing number of illegally parked vehicles is concerning and that stricter enforcement feels necessary. In her comments, she included multiple photos of parked cars right outside her house, highlighting the concern she shares with her neighbors…