Topeka leaders to vote on homeless camp crackdown

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Capital city leaders are set to vote on changes to the city's camping ordinance that would expand restrictions on where camping is permitted.

A proposal brought by councilmembers Christina Valdivia-Alcala and Neil Dobler would prohibit camps within 500 feet of any public infrastructure. The current limit is 300 feet.

The suggested changes also include expanding the definition of "public infrastructure" to include government buildings and facilities related to public utilities, among other areas.

The full ordinance with proposed amendments can be found below.

The council is scheduled to vote on the changes at its Oct. 8 meeting.

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