Council debates camping ordinance changes, notes limits on banning vehicle camping

May 13, 2026

Councilors discussed a proposed camping ordinance (26-316), emphasizing constitutional limits on broadly prohibiting camping and the need to specify time, place, and manner; the council considered partnering with a local church to provide an alternative sheltering location.

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Council members spent substantial time reviewing a proposed camping ordinance that seeks to regulate camping and the use of public spaces, with staff and legal advisors repeatedly noting constitutional constraints on blanket prohibitions.

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