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Morganton adopts ordinance restricting overnight use of city public spaces after council approves educational period
Summary
The City Council adopted an amendment to Part 8, Offenses, Chapter 1 of the code of ordinances to restrict presence in city-owned public spaces during overnight hours; police will implement a month-long education period followed by enforcement beginning Oct. 1.
The Morganton City Council on Aug. 4 approved an ordinance amending Part 8, Offenses, Chapter 1 of the city code to restrict presence in city-owned public spaces during specified overnight hours and to allow signage and removal of personal property left in violation of the restriction.
Chief Ryan, the city’s interim police chief, described the proposal as an attempt to "reeducate what reasonable expectations are for our community members" and said the department has responded to 288 calls for service at the…
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