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Council reviews proposed ban on camping on public property tied to homelessness funding eligibility
Summary
Council reviewed a draft ordinance (section 12.24.50 / Ordinance 25-13) that would prohibit camping and leaving personal property on public property and that was drafted to meet state grant eligibility requirements related to homelessness. Discussion focused on practical enforcement (tents vs RVs), duration for takedown and jurisdictional limits.
City attorney staff presented a draft ordinance (referenced in the meeting as Act Section 12.24.50 and Ordinance 25-13) that would prohibit camping on public property as part of requirements tied to state homelessness funding. The draft defines "public grounds" broadly (including U.S., state and local property within city limits) and would make it unlawful to leave personal belongings on such property after being asked to…
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