Lompoc city leaders are considering a new ordinance that would allow vehicles to be towed if they are not moved after 72 hours, even if the vehicle is being used as someone’s only shelter.

Two measures: Ordinance 1737(25) and Ordinance 1738(25) were introduced at a recent City Council meeting.

The first measure would set a minimum distance that a vehicle must be moved to comply with the city’s 72-hour parking rule and authorize the removal (towing) of vehicles that remain in violation.

The companion ordinance would remove the requirement that an available shelter or safe-parking space exist before police can enforce laws against living in vehicles.

Together, they would tighten the city’s 72-hour parking rule and remove the requirement that an available shelter or safe-parking space exi

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