Lawrence health consultant: traveling carnival set up temporary camping without proper permits, lacked basic sanitation

A consultant told the Lawrence City Board of Health that a traveling Fiesta carnival set up temporary camping across from the demolished Showcase Cinema in Lawrence without the written permission the health code requires and with inadequate sanitation and waste controls.

“What the code requires is that they apply for a permanent, for temporary housing,” the consultant said, explaining that the board’s written permission can allow departures from full code compliance but must specify safety provisions. The consultant said inspectors found about four porta‑potties for roughly 40 people, no dumpster, and water connections that might not have been suitable for potable use.

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