What is the Safe Sleeping Initiative San Diego?


What is the Safe Sleeping Initiative San Diego? As part of his comprehensive strategy to address homelessness, Mayor Todd Gloria today announced that the City's second Safe Sleeping Program site, which offers safe, legal camping for unsheltered San Diegans, will begin intakes tomorrow. It is one of the largest shelter spaces being operated in the City of San Diego.


Is being homeless illegal in San Diego?

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CNS) -- San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has signed the Unsafe Camping Ordinance into law, which prohibits tent encampments in all public spaces throughout the city if shelter beds are available.


Where can I legally sleep in my car in California?

A: In California, it is generally legal to sleep in your car on public property, such as on a city street, as long as you are not violating any other laws, such as parking regulations or prohibitions on overnight camping.


Where is the safe sleeping site in San Diego?

It is one of the largest shelter spaces being operated in the City of San Diego. The O Lot Safe Sleeping site, located on City property at the edge of Balboa Park near the Naval Medical Center, has capacity for up to 400 tents, each allowing space for two people.


Can I sleep in my car in San Diego?

Different from temporary camping, the city has a vehicle habitation ban, meaning it is illegal to sleep overnight or live in a car in San Diego. It's also illegal to park an oversized vehicle or RV overnight (between 2 and 6am) on public San Diego streets without a permit.