Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Raleigh, NC (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Raleigh, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Sit-Lie Rules
Raleigh makes it a misdemeanor to intentionally block a sidewalk or street in a public place. Sec. 13-2031 defines obstructing pedestrian or vehicular traffic to include walking, standing, sitting, lying, or placing an object so as to block passage or force someone to take evasive action, and a person who does that intentionally is guilty of pedestrian interference.
Raleigh Pedestrian Interference (Sit-Lie) Rule
Some RestrictionsRaleigh City Code § 13-2031(a)(3), (b), (d)
(3)Obstruct pedestrian traffic or vehicular traffic means to walk, stand, sit, lie, or place an object in such a manner as to block passage by another person or vehicle, or to require another person or a driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. Acts authorized pursuant to the City's picketing and parade ordinances and regulations are exempt from the coverage of this...
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