It is unlawful for any person to camp in or upon any public property or public right-of-way if the person has access to reasonable alternate shelter, has means to acquire reasonable alternate shelter, or has otherwise been offered, rejected, and/or been disqualified from reasonable alternate shelter.
(Ord. 6049 § 2, 2024)
(1) 
Camping within the city of Albany shall be permitted as follows:
(a) 
In accordance with a duly executed emergency declaration by the Albany city manager.
(b) 
On publicly owned property, designated by the Albany city manager, when there is no alternate shelter available.
(i) 
Each occupant shall follow all posted rules in addition to the rules set herein.
(ii) 
Each occupant shall be actively working with local service providers to gain alternative housing.
(iii) 
Each occupant shall store all items and materials within their camping facility.
(iv) 
Each camp may occupy a space no greater than 12 feet by 12 feet.
(v) 
Any individual may only occupy and/or control a single camp at any time.
(vi) 
Each camp shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.
(vii) 
Camping facilities left unoccupied shall be posted pursuant to ORS 195.500.
(Ord. 6015 § 1, 2023. Formerly 7.20.035; Ord. 6049 § 2, 2024)
At no time shall there be any of the following at campsites without prior approval by the Albany fire chief or their designee:
(1) 
Open flame;
(2) 
Propane;
(3) 
Flammable/combustible liquid;
(4) 
Heat producing appliance; or
(5) 
Smoking/vaping.
(Ord. 6015 § 1, 2023. Formerly 7.20.055; Ord. 6049 § 2, 2024)
No utilities shall be connected or supplied to any camping facility.
(Ord. 6015 § 1, 2023. Formerly 7.20.060; Ord. 6049 § 2, 2024)