After months of debate and consultations, Terrace City Council have voted to adopt their Safe Streets ByLaw.
In addition to defining acceptable public behavior, the bylaw gives the City the tools to address inappropriate activities.
Prior to adoption, a draft of the bylaw was circulated to community organizations, RCMP, and local First Nations to suggest revisions.
As a result a section which banned sleeping in vehicles was removed, and the wording in a number of sections were amended.
As revised the bylaw prohibits the spreading of refuse or rubbish, engaging in violence, damaging or defacing landscaping and infrastructure, or causing a disturbance in public spaces.
Panhandling is banned within 5 metres of a bank or financial lender, public restroom, liquor or cannabis store, bus shelter, or commercial entrance.
In addition, panhandling at vehicles would be restricted, and all activities which obstruct a public space would be banned.
Smoking or vaping within 6 metres of public transit stops, building entrances and windows, and public benches would also be prohibited.
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