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Council adopts ordinance making trespass on private property and business premises a code offense
Summary
On second reading the council adopted Ord. 623, adding Chapter 7.19 to the Santee Municipal Code to prohibit trespass on private property and business premises; the measure passed unanimously.
The Santee City Council adopted Ordinance 623 on second reading on Feb. 12, 2025, adding Chapter 7.19 to Title 7 of the Santee Municipal Code to prohibit trespass on private property and business premises. City Attorney Shawn Hagerty presented the ordinance language; Vice Mayor Rob McNelis moved approval and Councilmember Dustin Trotter seconded. The ordinance passed on a 5-0 vote.
The ordinance creates a municipal code chapter intended to strengthen local authority to address trespass on private property and businesses. Councilmembers asked questions during the second reading; the council adopted the ordinance as presented. Implementation, enforcement practices and any penalties referenced by staff will be handled through the city's code enforcement and police follow‑up procedures.
