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Council approves first reading of camping ordinance to formalize unsheltered‑camping policy; vote 5–2
Summary
City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2 (2025), updating the city's approach to unsheltered camping and defining rules intended to avoid establishing sanctioned campsites; vote was 5–2.
The Sweet Home City Council on April 13 approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2 for 2025, an ordinance that clarifies and narrows the definition of camping on city property and aims to make existing practices more defensible for enforcement and resource referrals.
City Attorney Larson said the ordinance incorporates adjustments recommended by CIS (the city’s insurer) and counsel to ensure the city…
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