SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle City Council has voted unanimously to allow religious organizations to host tent cities for the homeless without requiring a city permit. There will be no limit on the number of such tent cities citywide.
The ordinance approved Monday means faith-based organizations can provide temporary shelter on their property, subject to basic health and safety rules and a limit of 100 people per encampment.
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