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Why is the County considering this draft proposal now?
There are already Safe Parking sites in Pierce County  

  • There are already Safe Parking sites in Pierce County such as State Law requires jurisdictions to allow safe parking at locations owned or controlled by religious organizations.
  • Existing Safe Parking sites have been successful in connecting vehicle residents with services and permanent housing.


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This ordinance would replace an interim ordinance that took effect on July 1, 2022  

  • The interim ordinance specified that final regulations should be drafted by the end of the year.
  • Interim ordinance created a pilot program for Safe Parking on civic and commercial sites in the urban area. 
  • Safe Parking has been allowed on sites owned or controlled by religious organizations since 2020 by State Law.
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