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Council approves introduction of ordinance to address unlawful behavioral nuisances
Summary
First reading introduced of proposed ordinance creating a behavioral‑nuisance code chapter to allow the city to abate properties where recurring unlawful or disruptive conduct occurs; staff said the tool uses civil remedies in addition to criminal enforcement.
The Folsom City Council on Aug. 12 introduced and conducted the first reading of an ordinance (No. 1355) to add Chapter 8.39 — “Unlawful Behavioral Nuisances” — to the municipal code.
City Attorney Steven Wong told the council the ordinance is intended to target recurring behaviors on property that materially interfere with neighbors’ health, safety or peaceful enjoyment — examples cited include sale and use of illegal controlled substances, hostile or threatening interactions, and…
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