On June 3, Greeley City Council approved a new ordinance that limits camping on public and private property. It also limits the outdoor storage of personal items on public property. The rule is part of a larger effort to deal with concerns about safety, health hazards and damage to public spaces and buildings.
The ordinance (No. 18, 2025) bans unauthorized camping throughout the city and storing of items in public areas. Public spaces include parks, sidewalks, underpasses and rights-of-way. The ordinance also limits camping on a residential private property for more than seven days, per city code. Enforcement will focus on education, outreach and connecting people to available resources before issuing citations or taking enforcement actions.
“Our goal is to keep public spaces safe and accessible for everyone while continuing to support our residents through outreach and services,” says Greeley Police Chief Adam Turk. “This ordinance is about striking a balance. We’ve looked at how other cities across Colorado and the country are approaching these issues, and we’re working to apply those lessons here.”…