Timeline of Events: Anti-Camping Ordinance

January 2025

January 9 – Ordinance Adopted: Town Council adopts the Anti-Camping Ordinance (effective February 8, 2025).
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January 15 – Nighttime Use Permit Request Submitted by Campers (Rejected).
January 26 – ADA Accommodation Request Submitted by Campers.

February 7 – Lawsuit Filed:
Koontz v. Town of Fairfax et al. (Case No. CV-25-1311)
Complaint filed seeking emergency injunctive relief to halt eviction of unhoused women from Peri Park encampment.
February 10 – Closed Session: Town Council discusses litigation.
February 11 – Town Response to Federal Court Proceedings
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June 6 – Case Update Released on Koontz v. Town of Fairfax
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July 18 – Case Dismissed: Federal court dismisses Koontz case.
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July 23 – ADA Accommodation Requests Submitted by Campers.
July 24 – Closed Session: Discussion of case dismissal and next steps.
July 24 – Town Posts Notices: No Camping Signs posted.
July 24 – ADA Accommodation Request Submitted by Campers.
July 29 – Nighttime Use Permit Request Submitted by Campers (Rejected).
July 30 – New Lawsuit Filed:
Cecile Brheath Schwarz et al. v. Town of Fairfax (Case No. 25-CV-6395)
Complaint filed for emergency injunctive relief and Temporary Restraining Order to prevent eviction of unhoused women from Peri Park encampment “Camp Liberty” on August 1.
July 29 – Town issues notices: 72-hour notice to vacate.
July 31 – Closed Session: Council meets to discuss litigation; signs remain posted.

August 1 – Temporary Restraining Order Issued:
Judge issues a Temporary Restraining Order halting implementation of Fairfax’s No-Camping Ordinance.
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August 6 – Temporary Restraining Order Hearing Scheduled.
August 6 – Closed Session Regarding Temporary Restraining Order Hearing.