Astoria Camping Code

Who to Call

The City of Astoria established its livability response team for community quality of life concerns. Please contact the Livability Response Team to share concerns related to Camping, Trash, Abandoned Vehicles, Public Safety or other quality of life concerns.

Email: livability@astoria.gov

Phone Number: (503)325-4411

Ordinances

The City of Astoria developed a brochure to explain the changes to the Astoria Camping Code. You may view or download the brochure here.

Camping: Place (Adopted 11/07/2022)
On November 7, 2022, the City Council adopted ordinance 22-14; an ordinance amending camping regulations relating to "place" under the City Code. You may view a list of the available camping sites here.

Camping: Time and Manner (Adopted 06/20/2022)
On June 20, 2022, the City Council adopted ordinance 22-10; including modifications to the “Time” and the “Manner” under the City Code.

History

Community Forum (03/23/2022)
On March 23, 2022, the City of Astoria, ADHDA, CEDR, and the Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce hosted a facilitated discussion about community livability in Astoria at the Liberty Theatre. Click below to listen and view the presentation.

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Video:
Astoria Community Livability Forum on KMUN

Presentation slides:
Community Forum Presentation 20220323

Question and comment cards were collected at the event:
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Livability Forum_2022.03.23_Pro-Unhoused

The City Council has had a number of meetings to address the topic of livability in Astoria:

Abandoned Cart Ordinance - Continued (03/21/2022)
City Council heard the first reading of the Abandoned Cart Ordinance on March 7, 2022. A continuation was held March 21, 2022.

Work Session (03/16/2022)
City Council held a work session on March 16, 2022. Discussion on elements of an unlawful camping ordinance and continued conversation on derelict vehicles. Reviewed the Corvallis Sleeping Area Guide regarding camping provisions in response to the Martin v. Boise case law, as well as potential camping sites in Astoria.

Abandoned Cart Ordinance - First Hearing (03/21/2022)
City Council heard the first reading of the Abandoned Cart Ordinance on March 7, 2022. A continuation was held March 21, 2022. You may watch the video here.

Work Session (02/16/2022)
City Council discussed the Expulsion Zone Ordinance and other programs to address quality of life concerns.