Saratoga Passes Ordinance to Ban Camping on City Streets

Saratoga Springs passes 'camping' ban targeting people on the streets

Republicans Safford and Marshall, along with Coll — who was elected with Republican backing — supported the measure, but most at the public hearing didn't agree.

Saratoga passes ordinance to ban camping on city streets

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Springs City Council passed the ordinance Tuesday night that bans camping on city streets. The measure passed in a vote of 3-2. The current rules prohibit people from “sitting or laying on sidewalks.” Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll argued this is too vague. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The new ordinance adds penalt…

Proposed Ordinance Would Ban Urban Camping on Gallatin County Land

BOZEMAN When you think of urban camping, you might picture tents and vehicles inside Bozeman city limits.On Tuesday, the Gallatin County Commission held a hearing for a proposed ordinance that would ban camping on unincorporated county land.Christie Tate has lived in Elk Grove for 20 years. She says neighbors keep a close eye on safety in the area.We have neighborhood kids down here playing all the time, Tate said. Knowing that they are safe and…

Saratoga Springs no camping proposal to see hearing, vote Tuesday Night

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A council vote is slated to take place Tuesday night to adopt an ordinance to prohibit certain public actions taking place on city properties.