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Council considers narrowing permitted camping zones in Coos Bay after ordinance review
Summary
City staff asked the council to amend chapter 8.45 of the Coos Bay Municipal Code to remove or narrow several mapped zones where camping is permitted, citing enforcement challenges and nearby residential areas; councilors asked staff to return with legal guidance and a revised map.
City staff presented proposed amendments to Coos Bay Municipal Code Chapter 8.45 (camping regulations), a chapter adopted after state action, and asked council direction on removing or narrowing mapped public spaces where camping is currently allowed.
Nicole (city staff) said the ordinance implementing House Bill 2006 established a time, place and manner approach with mapped allowable areas in mixed-use, commercial and industrial zones. Staff recommended revising several sections where the current map allows camping in locations that are primarily…
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