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Committee debates tent prohibition clarity, will ask law director to refine proposed section 1125.16

Law and Ordinance Committee · April 21, 2026
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Summary

Committee members agreed to send suggested clarifications on a proposed prohibition of unpermitted tents (section 1125.16) to the law director, focusing on definitions of 'makeshift shelters' and exemptions for recreational or business uses.

The Law and Ordinance Committee discussed a proposed addition to the municipal code, section 1125.16, that would prohibit tents and other unpermitted or makeshift shelters within city limits.

Committee members spent most of the discussion on definitional issues and potential unintended consequences. Members agreed the draft…

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