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Council narrows parks ordinance to close 'loophole'; residents worry pop‑up shade could be banned
Summary
Council amended the parks ordinance to prohibit tents and similar portable structures in borough parks without prior borough consent, a change officials said closes a public‑safety loophole but that some residents fear could be read to ban everyday shade canopies.
Brookhaven amended Chapter 1062 of the codified ordinances to prohibit erection or maintenance of tents, canopies, cabanas, portable structures or similar mobile sleeping/camping facilities in borough parks or recreational areas without prior borough consent.
Residents, including Tom Dykes (recreation board president), said the…
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