Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Shoreline, WA (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Shoreline, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Encampment Sanitation
Shoreline permits transitional encampments and emergency shelters for the homeless only through a temporary use permit with added conditions under SMC § 20.30.295(E), capped at 100 residents. Site requirements include adequate sanitary facilities, fire extinguishers, and screening, plus unannounced inspections by the city, King County Health Department, and Fire Department.
Shoreline Transitional Encampment Sanitation Standards
Significant RestrictionsShoreline Municipal Code § 20.30.295
§ 20.30.295. Temporary use. ... E. Additional Criteria for Transitional Encampment and Emergency Temporary Shelters. ... 5. The applicant shall have a code of conduct that articulates the rules and regulations of the encampment or shelter. These rules shall include, at a minimum, prohibitions against alcohol and/or drug use and violence. ... 7. Site Requirements for Transitional Encampments. .....
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