Stone Mountain officials considering ordinance restricting “urban camping” in public spaces

A proposed ordinance in Stone Mountain could change how long people can stay on public property and is raising questions about how it could impact people who are unhoused.

The proposed ordinance would define what constitutes camping and set limits on how public property can be used. One provision would prohibit someone from remaining in one place on city property for more than 60 minutes without authorization.

The proposal also outlines enforcement, starting with warnings before potential fines or jail time…

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