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Canton Board adopts anti-camping and fire-code ordinances, approves audit and budget amendments
Summary
At its March 14 meeting the Canton Board approved a new ordinance prohibiting living in tents/RVs/boats/storage buildings, adopted updated fire prevention codes by reference, approved an audit contract and several budget amendments, and scheduled a special budget work session for April 8.
The Town of Canton’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen/women approved several ordinances and fiscal actions at their March 14, 2024 meeting.
Interim Manager Lisa Stinnett presented an ordinance drafted by the Town Attorney to prohibit residing in tents, RVs, boats, storage buildings and similar structures on residential property in response to community complaints. Police Chief Wheeler said the ordinance would give him authority to remove people who take up residency on vacant or rental properties. "This would allow him to…
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