Bismarck City Commission Meeting

221 N 5th St, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501 Bismarck, ND 58501 (Directions)

City-County Office Building

the Bismarck City Commission is calling for a public hearing October 8 re: a prohibitive camping ordinance to address encampments in the right of way. The ordinance is designed to protect the safety of unhoused individuals and the wider community while ensuring that public spaces remain accessible to all.

The proposed ordinance prohibits encampments with fires, tents and furniture that cannot be easily transported by an individual. “This gives the Police Department the tools to give notice for the property to be removed and a process for that removal after 24 hours that we do not have presently,” explained City Attorney Jannelle Combs in a memo to the City Commission. “This protects the unhoused and reduces liability for the City.” This public hearing allows the community to provide feedback on the proposed ordinance. Following the hearing, the City Commission is expected to vote on whether to adopt the ordinance.

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