Topeka’s city government will ban camping in some locations, including downtown Topeka and North Topeka’s NOTO Arts District, while continuing to allow it in others.
The Topeka City Council voted 9-0 Tuesday evening to approve a compromise proposal putting those rules in place.
“Great work,” Deputy Mayor and Councilwoman Sandra Clear said afterward of the considerable effort the council’s public health and safety made receiving input and working with city employees to craft that ordinance.
(Read more: Local – The Topeka Capital-Journal)