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Ontario council adopts expanded code regulating drones, camping and trespass despite concerns it will criminalize homelessness
Summary
The City Council adopted ordinances adding a new chapter regulating unmanned aircraft systems and expanding rules on parking, camping, storage and trespassing; residents split between support for enforcement and calls for a public hearing and more housing and services for unhoused people.
The Ontario City Council voted 5-0 to adopt ordinances that create a new municipal chapter regulating unmanned aircraft systems (drones) and make amendments related to parking violations, camping and storage rules, trespassing enforcement and airport rules.
Supporters at the meeting said the expanded code will give the Ontario Police Department clearer authority to address illegal encampments and public-safety concerns. "We need that law and order here," said Kizzy during the two-minute comment period, urging council members to pass the measure.
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