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Sparks expands camping prohibition to parks, Sparks Marina and Victorian Square; council emphasizes services-first approach
Summary
Council amended Sparks Municipal Code chapter 9.48 to prohibit camping in specified public spaces and broadened the definition of camping to include occupying a location for more than six hours; council stressed connecting people to services while enforcing public-safety standards.
The Sparks City Council unanimously adopted an amendment to chapter 9.48 of the Sparks Municipal Code on July 6 that expands the city’s camping prohibition to include the Sparks Marina shoreline and walking path, Victorian Square, city parks, playgrounds and city-owned parking structures and changes the definition of camping to cover presence exceeding six hours day or night.
Police Chief Chris Crawford and City Attorney Wes Duncan presented the ordinance package and said the changes respond to complaints from residents and…
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