Beginning Nov. 1, Portland police will more strictly enforce the city’s camping ban , according to an announcement Thursday from Mayor Keith Wilson.

City code prohibits camping when reasonable alternate shelter is available and has been declined, or when campers start a fire, completely block a sidewalk or have excess trash at their campsites. For any of these violations, campers can be cited and charged a $100 fine.

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