Oct. 31, 2018
Ruling displays struggle to find homelessness solutions
The 9th Circuit recently issued an opinion that gives clarity to public agencies which wish to enact regulations related to sit-lie activity.
Scott E. Huber
Partner
Cota Cole LLP
Email: shuber@cotalawfirm.com
Scott is a partner in the firm's Roseville office.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
For many years, cities have struggled to regulate some of the negative side-effects of the homeless population in an effort to encourage people to not lie down or sleep on public property, particularly public benches, doorways and sidewalks. These measures are called "sit-lie" ordinances, because that is the activity regulated by the proposed or enacted ordinances. To be certain, this issue is one without clear solutions as h...
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