Except as expressly authorized by AMC, it shall be unlawful for any person to store personal property on public property or within the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 6015 § 1, 2023. Formerly 7.20.065; Ord. 6049 § 2, 2024)
(1) 
The cleanup of permitted campsites may be scheduled by the city manager or their designee.
(a) 
Occasional cleanup of permitted public property campsites may be necessary to ensure the health and safety of the community.
(i) 
Prior to such cleanups, the property shall be posted as pursuant to ORS 195.500.
(ii) 
In addition to this notice, the location of other reasonable alternate shelter will be provided.
(b) 
This subsection (1) does not release individuals of the requirement to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe area around their camp nor negate the conditions of any other AMC titles and/or chapters.
(2) 
The cleanup of prohibited campsites will be scheduled by the city manager or their designee.
(a) 
All prohibited campsites shall be posted and cleaned pursuant to ORS 195.500.
(3) 
No posting is required prior to removing debris, garbage, or items that are clearly discarded on public property or within the right-of-way. The city manager or their designee is expected to use objectively reasonable discretion in determining whether advanced notice should be provided when it cannot be clearly determined that items were discarded and are not personal property.
(Ord. 6015 § 1, 2023. Formerly 7.20.070; Ord. 6049 § 2, 2024)
The remedies described in this chapter shall not be the exclusive remedies of the City for violations of this chapter.
(Ord. 6015 § 1, 2023. Formerly 7.20.075; Ord. 6049 § 2, 2024)
Upon finding it to be in the public interest and consistent with City goals and policies, the city manager or their designee, in the instance of park events, may exempt a special event from the prohibitions of this chapter through permit or other decree and shall specify the period and location covered by the exemption.
(Ord. 6049 § 2, 2024)
Violations of AMC §§ 7.20.035, 7.20.040, and/or 7.20.045 are punishable as follows:
(1) 
By a fine of not more than $100 upon first offense.
(2) 
By a fine of not more than $100 and/or community service upon second offense.
(3) 
By a fine of not more than $100, community service, and/or imprisonment for a period not to exceed seven days upon any additional offense.
(4) 
The Albany Municipal Court Judge is encouraged to use diversion with individuals willing to engage with housing, mental health, alcohol, drug, and other service providers.
(Ord. 6015 § 1, 2023. Formerly 7.20.090; Ord. 6049 § 2, 2024)