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Gallatin County advances first reading of ordinance to ban camping on unincorporated public land
Summary
The Gallatin County Commission completed a first reading July 1 of a proposed ordinance that would make camping on county-owned property and rights of way in unincorporated areas a misdemeanor; the commission set a second reading for July 15.
Gallatin County commissioners held a first reading July 1 of a proposed ordinance that would prohibit camping on public property and public rights of way in unincorporated areas of the county.
Deputy County Attorney Leanne Certain, who introduced the ordinance, said its purpose is “to promote the health, safety, and general well welfare of the citizens of Gallatin County as well as our public property” and described the measure’s definitions, enforcement and penalties.
The ordinance text defines camping and public rights of way, grants the county authority to regulate public property and…
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