Tents–No, in the parks; yes, on public sidewalks. One can erect a tent in a park only if permitted, but otherwise, no. Tents on public sidewalks can be erected between 9 pm and 6 am only. In either case, if rule is not followed, item can be considered a bulky item and not require notification for confiscation.

This in from Luca Lacovoni:

A very disconcerting sight last night on my way back home at 11:30pm. There was a tent set up on the north west corner of 5th and Sunset. In front of a residence.
Quite a ways from the usual spread. This indicates that not only the situation is not getting better, but also that the number of spots available on 3rd is not sufficient anymore to host an increasing number of tents.

This tells me three things:

1) not enough has been done to contain nor to resolve the current situation

2) the word in the “tent community” has obviously been that it is safe to set up camp in any area

3) so much so that there is no more room on 3rd and they are now spreading out to other locations

The new law concerning public areas–56.11–is clear and should go into effect soon after Fourth of July. Has to be signed by Mayor Eric Garcetti and be published.

Tents only allowed in public area from 9 pm to 6 am. Otherwise, they are considered bulky items.

Bulky items are those items too large to fit in 60-gallon garbage container with lid closed. Bulky items will be removed without notification.

Items cannot be left in public area. Items that are left will be considered stored and subject to 24-hour notification to be removed.

Items, not considered bulky, left in public area after being served 24-hour notice will be picked up and stored in City storage facility.