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Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Sammamish, WA (2026)

1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Sammamish, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Sit-Lie Rules

Sammamish makes it a misdemeanor to block a sidewalk by walking, standing, sitting, lying or placing an object in the path of pedestrians or vehicles, or to aggressively beg in a public place, under SMC 22.05.110.

Sammamish Pedestrian Interference Ordinance

Significant Restrictions

Sammamish Municipal Code § 22.05.110(1)(d), (2)

(d) 'Obstruct pedestrian 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 a vehicle, or to require another person or a driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contract. Acts authorized as an exercise of one's constitutional right to picket or to legally protest, and acts authorized by a permit...

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