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While the legislation appears to address street clutter, it fails to consider the deeper issues—most notably, the severe shortage of affordable housing in San Francisco. Many RV dwellers are unable to simply vacate their vehicles because they lack affordable alternatives or resources to move their living arrangements elsewhere. Most RVs are in disrepair, and setting up or relocating them is a nightmare, especially for those with limited funds.
Reactions from the community suggest skepticism about the effectiveness of these restrictions. Some point out that enforcement will merely displace homeless individuals to neighboring cities like Oakland, which face similar problems with encampments and inadequate services.