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Commission approves first reading of ordinance to implement Florida's ban on public camping
Summary
On first reading the commission approved an ordinance rewriting city code to implement House Bill 1365's ban on regular public camping and sleeping on public property; staff said enforcement will be tiered and tied to police response and outreach but some residents asked about shelter options and services.
The Kissimmee City Commission approved on first reading an ordinance to amend the city code to implement House Bill 1365, which the city attorney said prohibits municipalities from authorizing regular public camping or sleeping on public property, including rights-of-way and sidewalks. The ordinance creates Chapter 38 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places), updates…
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