The Chatham County Board of Commissioners held a first reading of a proposed code amendment to add Article 13 to Chapter 21 (Health, Safety and Sanitation) to establish regulations on urban camping and the use of public space.

Chairman Chester A. Ellis read the first reading into the record and indicated that anyone wishing to speak should do so at the time of the second reading. No second-reading debate or vote occurred at this meeting; the item remains at first reading status and will return for additional consideration and public comment at a later board meeting.

The transcript notes only that the item is a first reading and that the second reading will provide the formal forum for public testimony and policy debate; no ordinance text or vote was recorded during this session.