MDOT proposes ban on camping, living in vehicles at Michigan rest areas and carpool lots

Greeley's new camping ban takes effect Wednesday

The ordinance prohibits camping on public property unless authorized by the city and limits camping on private property to just seven days per year.

Union rejects ban on campers as permanent housing

Union residents voted 354-209 during their annual town meeting on Tuesday to reject a proposed ban on the use of camper vehicles for permanent living. Code Enforcement Officer Chris Packard had proposed the new limits after starting the job last year and noticing an estimated seven to eight people living in campers around town. Officials have said there are health and safety risks to living in the mobile structures.   But the measure faced backl…

Spokane city council to debate restrictions on public camping

SPOKANE, Wash. – A recent ordinance proposed by the Spokane City Council aims to reinstate the intent of Proposition 1, which the Washington Supreme Court repealed earlier this year.

Upstate city proposes ordinance that could limit sleeping in public areas

The proposal comes almost a year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled cities could create ordinances that ban people from sleeping outside.

Proposed Summerville ordinance would ban illegal camping on public and private property

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Town leaders in Summerville are considering a new ordinance that would make it illegal to camp on both public and private property without permission. The proposed ordinance is set for discussion and a potential vote during Monday night’s council meeting. It would give law enforcement the authority to clear encampments from areas like sidewalks, parks, trails, waterways, and even vacant lots, as well as private propert…

MDOT proposes ban on camping, living in vehicles at Michigan rest areas and carpool lots

Travelers could still sleep in vehicles temporarily at rest areas, but tents and extended stays would be prohibited under the proposed rules.