Allow businesses to ban trespassers for up to 1 year
In Plain English
Current city law limits how long businesses can keep unwanted people away from their property. The proposed change lets business owners issue 1-year bans to people who trespass or cause problems. If approved, police can arrest banned individuals who return during the restriction period.
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Votes
Give first reading to ordinance and hold over two weeks for second reading
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would let businesses ban trespassers from their property for up to one year. Under current law, businesses can only keep unwanted people away for shorter periods, but this change would allow year-long restrictions and give police authority to arrest banned individuals who return. The ordinance will come back for a required second reading and final vote in two weeks before taking effect.
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