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Judge sides with San Diego on ticketing homeless RV dwellers but finds city failed to improve parking lot

08.06.2026 05:11 1 min 2 sources
San Diego Union-Tribune ISL + 1 more
Judge sides with San Diego on ticketing homeless RV dwellers but finds city failed to improve parking lot
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In Brief

Federal Judge Daniel Butcher ruled San Diego can legally fine homeless people living in RVs for overnight street parking, but also found the city violated a 2024 settlement by failing to deliver 15 of 16 promised upgrades at the Mission Valley lot.

Federal Judge Daniel Butcher partially ruled on a lawsuit filed by homeless residents of San Diego who live in RVs and other large vehicles. The court upheld the city's right to issue parking tickets for overnight street parking, stating that residents are required to move their vehicles to the 24-hour secure H Barracks lot if space is available.

Settlement violation

However, the judge found that San Diego violated a 2024 settlement by failing to complete 15 of 16 promised improvements at the Mission Valley parking lot. Only $30,000 of the allocated $900,000 was spent. Water, electricity, and showers were not provided. The city claimed water connection costs run into millions, exceeding the budget.

The next hearing is scheduled for June 29.

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Judge sides with San Diego on ticketing homeless people in RVs but says city has failed to improve secure parking lot

08.05.2026 San Diego Union-Tribune ISL

Judge finds San Diego ran afoul of homeless RV parking settlement

07.05.2026 Courthouse News Service ENG

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