The city of McKinney is considering new ordinances that address the homelessness issue, some local business owners say is getting out of control.

"This is not good for my business," Matt Hamilton said at a city work session Tuesday.

He owns Yocal BBQ & Grill and other businesses downtown.

"We've had people come into the restaurant who are obviously on drugs," he said. "I've actually had it this very table where a lady came up and engaged them, offering her services."

Bench dividers have already been installed downtown to discourage sleeping.

Now, the city is considering ordinances that would:

Ban aggressive panhandling citywide

Prohibit camping in public spaces citywide and

Restrict sitting or lying down in the public right-of-way downtown

"It gives us an opportunity and the l

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