#2,362 - Planters used to deter homeless encampments in Hollywood ordered to be removed

Hollywood business owners are upset and frustrated after planters that were installed to keep homeless encampments from growing were ordered to be removed.

The planters and garden beds were placed along the sidewalk on Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue in May after shop owners said homeless encampments had completely blocked sidewalks and access paths for almost two years.

The driveway to Sunset Sound Recording Studio was inaccessible due to the sheer amount of tents on the sidewalk which continued to increase.

The studio was nearly forced to close after they were targeted in a burglary in which thieves defecated on a drum set. They were later targeted in an arson attempt.

Many owners said the encampments brought dangers to residents as buildings were vandalized and patrons were threatened.