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Brighton council pauses private‑property camping ban after lengthy debate over enforcement and property rights
Summary
A proposed ordinance to ban unauthorized camping on private property drew extended discussion about enforcement, time limits and impacts on private property rights. Based on council feedback, staff pulled the item for further revision and will return with changes early next year.
Brighton City Council heard a lengthy presentation and robust council debate on a proposed ordinance to prohibit unauthorized camping on private property before staff removed the item for further work.
Commander Mike Domenigene, who oversees the police departmentcommunity services unit, described routine responses to tent and RV encampment calls and said the current complaint‑driven approach places heavy burdens on property owners and city staff. "This ordinance would make it unlawful for any person to camp…
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