Florida City to Consider Significant Increase Residency Restrictions

The City of Westlake, Florida, is scheduled to consider tomorrow a significant increase in its residency restrictions from 1,000 feet to 2,500 feet.  If the city ordinance is adopted, most individuals convicted of a sex offense involving a minor who is 15 years or younger would be prohibited from living near schools, libraries, day care centers, parks, playgrounds, community centers, day camps or any other place where children regularly congregate.  “The city ordinance under consideration would violate state law if it is adopted,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci.  “That…

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