City of Homewood passes ordinance on homelessness

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Homewood City Council passed an ordinance Monday to address homelessness in the community.

The ordinance bans encampments on public property, sleeping in cars on public property and even sitting in cars on public property an hour after the close of business.

The ordinance comes after some residents brought safety concerns to the public safety commission last month.