Fort Collins May Allow Homeless To Sleep in Public

City of Fort Collins staff are considering policy changes that would give homeless individuals the right to rest in public

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By Jane Kyle

The Coloradoan

City of Fort Collins staff are considering policy changes that would give homeless individuals the right to rest in Fort Collins.

Deputy City Manager Jeff Mihelich said the city is looking at drafting proposals that would allow sleeping in a car on private property, such as a church parking lot.

An additional change the city is looking at would change city codes to distinguish illegal camping from sleeping in public, such as sleeping under a tree to rest in a public park. He said the changes would not legalize having a campsite or tent camping in natural areas.

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