Sebastopol residents living in RVs along Gravenstein Highway North face a looming deadline. After months of warnings, the city will begin enforcing a 2022 ordinance prohibiting overnight RV parking, starting Thursday. This comes after a federal court ruling upheld the city’s right to enforce the law.
Dozens of unhoused individuals have been living in their vehicles in this area since a temporary RV village closed last year. Many are now scrambling to find alternative housing, with limited options available. Local organizations are providing outreach and assistance, but many residents express concerns about limited shelter space and the challenges of maintaining their independence while living in RVs.
The city emphasizes its efforts to be compassionate while enforcing the law, but acknowledges the difficulties faced by those impacted.
