CK reconsiders homeless encampment setback distances

CK reconsiders homeless encampment setback distances

Chatham-Kent Council has reconsidered the 100-metre setback for homeless encampments and approved a new 25-metre setback distance from private residential property lines.The new 25 metre setback was approved by a vote of 10-6. A new bylaw regulating encampments was also approved by a vote of 15-1 after another three-hour discussion and 20 more deputations. This was the third council meeting in a month to address public concern surrounding encamp…