As Camping Ban Looms, Burien Considers Privately Owned Lot Near Library as Potential Shelter Site

This privately owned lot could eventually be the site of a temporary pallet shelter in Burien, but a ban on sleeping will likely take effect long b...

August 23, 2023
12:46 AM

This privately owned lot could eventually be the site of a temporary pallet shelter in Burien, but a ban on sleeping will likely take effect long before any agreement to lease the property. By Erica C. Barnett On Monday night, the Burien City Council decided not to immediately approve a bill that would ban sleeping outdoors in the city 'at any time between sunset and sunrise,' opting to request more information from city staff about the implications of the ban before passing it. During the same meeting, City Manager Adolfo Bailon said the city had been contacted by a private landowner who is interested in renting out their property to the city for use as a temporary shelter site for up to 24 months.

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