Camping ordinance update for vehicle camping
Summary
Resident Gina Schlatter described ongoing looting, drug activity, and camping near her home on SW Tualatin Road, saying she was never notified of the public camping designation and that hours aren't enforced. She urged the council to find alternative solutions.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Designated camping areas would require staffing, maintenance, sanitation, and trash service costs not yet estimated.
People experiencing homelessness gain clearer rules and potentially sanctioned places to park overnight.
Residents near the camping area, including Schlatter and her granddaughter, report safety and quality-of-life impacts.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting
Tualatin's 2023 camping ordinance doesn't define vehicle camping, and RV camping is up. Staff want direction on whether to designate vehicle camping sites (with required sanitation) or prohibit camping in the public right-of-way; draft language returns in August.
City Council Meeting
Resident Gina Schlatter described ongoing looting, drug activity, and camping near her home on SW Tualatin Road, saying she was never notified of the public camping designation and that hours aren't enforced. She urged the council to find alternative solutions.
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