About the Ban

With a focus on public health, safety, mitigating unreasonable risk of fire, and preservation of public and private property, Loveland City Council passed an emergency unauthorized encampment ban on May 17, 2022 that allows the City to move anyone camping illegally overnight on public property.

• Read the full Ordinance: No. 6554 B - The ordinance amends the City of Loveland’s Municipal Code to add Chapter 9.47 concerning unauthorized encampments and the addition of a New Chapter 7.29 concerning the civil abatement of unauthorized encampments necessary for the immediate preservation of public property, private property, health, safety, and welfare to mitigate the unreasonable risk of fire and the deterioration of City property caused by the propagation of unauthorized encampments.

Chapter 9.48 of the City’s Municipal Code addresses trespassing.

Trespassing in Loveland means entering or staying on someone else’s property—private or public—without permission. This includes staying after being asked to leave or using public property in a way it wasn’t meant to be used. The law exists to protect property rights and ensure public spaces are used safely and appropriately.

We are often asked about sidewalks. Sidewalks are public spaces meant for everyone to use. But there are some exceptions:

• If the sidewalk is closed (like during construction or after hours in certain areas), and you stay there anyway, that could be trespassing.
• If you're using the sidewalk in a way it wasn’t meant to be used (like setting up a tent or blocking it), that could also be a problem.
• If someone in charge (like a police officer or city worker) tells you to leave, and you don’t, that could count as trespassing too.

Additionally, obstructing a public right-of-way—such as a sidewalk, street, or building entrance—is prohibited. It’s unlawful to block these areas in a way that makes them impassable or unreasonably inconvenient. This includes ignoring lawful orders to move when public safety is at risk.

The City’s Abandoned Property Ordinance says that if someone leaves personal items (like a bike, not a car) on public or private property without permission for more than 2 hours, it can be considered abandoned. If there’s no note or contact with the police saying they’ll come back, the City can remove the item. This rule helps keep public spaces clean and safe for everyone. Read the full ordinance.

Meetings and Events

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