CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY SIXTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. O-24-58 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________
SPONSORED BY: Ren?e Grout
ORDINANCE
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Adopting A New Article 25 Of Chapter 9 Of The Revised Ordinances Of Albuquerque: Public Camping (Grout)
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WHEREAS, public spaces are intended for the use and enjoyment of all community members; and
WHEREAS, establishing encampments can prevent others from enjoying parks and open spaces; and
WHEREAS, camping in non-designated areas can damage natural habitats, increase waste management challenges, and disturb wildlife; and
WHEREAS, the proliferation of unauthorized encampments strains local resources, creates unhealthy conditions for both campers and nearby residents, and decreases the quality of life for Albuquerque residents; and
WHEREAS, unauthorized encampments in public rights of way pose a danger to the campers and the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, limiting public camping to designated campgrounds ensures that all citizens have equitable access to public spaces.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE:
SECTION 1. Adding Chapter 9, Article 25, as follows:
? 9-25-1 SHORT TITLE.
This article may be cited as "The Public Camping Ordinance."
? 9-25-2 PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this article to prevent harm to the health and safety of the public and to promote the health, safety and welfare of the City by keeping streets, sidewalks and other public property clear of encampments and to prevent the use of public property in a manner that interferes with the rights of others to use the areas for their intended purposes.
? 9-25-3 DEFINITIONS
[CAMP. To occupy an area for the purpose of establishing or maintaining a permanent or temporary place to live, or to occupy an area with an apparent intent to remain in that location for 24 hours or more.
CAMP FACILITIES. Tents, huts and any other temporary structures or shelters.
CAMP PA...
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