The Buena Park City Council voted earlier this month to impose new regulations on so-called sober living homes after receiving complaints from nearby residents and concerns about living conditions from occupants.
The council’s May 9 vote was for an ordinance requiring operators of such homes to apply for a city-issued permit and have them provide contact information of their manager and operator, as well as its policies for patients.
The issue was approved 4–0, with Councilmember José Trinidad Castañeda absent.
“This ordinance I believe is necessary … It protects [those] who reside in these group homes, and it also protects the surrounding community making sure we have the proper and necessary oversight,” Councilmember Connor Traut said during the meeting….