Pittsburgh City Officials outlined a new policy in August stating they won’t remove encampments if there are no housing options available. But the following rules must also be followed.
- They are located in a public space for which people can obtain a permit for exclusive use, like a city park or tennis court
- The tents are on private property
- There is a concern for health or safety, like human waste or trash in the open
- There is evidence of the sale of drugs
- Tents are 10 feet or closer to roads, trails, sidewalks, bus shelters or any other public right-of-way.
Some residents say a lot of these rules are being broken, and it’s time for enforcement due to safety concerns.
