An ordinance before the Centennial City Council would ban camping on city property, including sidewalks, trails and parks, in what a city spokesperson calls a “proactive” move.

The ordinance was introduced at the council meeting on Monday via consent agenda.

It would classify the offense as “minor,” subject to a maximum fine of $2,650, in addition to costs, damages and expenses.

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“We’ve only had three incidents that we’re aware of since February of this year, so it’s definitely not a huge issue at this time,” Allison Wittern, communications director for the south suburban Denver city of 110,800, told Colorado Politics.

“We’re trying to be proactive because it is a hot topic right now in the metro area,” Wittern said.

In nearby Denver, Initiative 300, a ballot measure to allow camping on public property across Denver, was defeated by a nearly 5-1 margin in last month’s city election.

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