Can people block the sidewalk?
Everett Municipal Code 9.60.010 states that all persons who stand, remain or congregate upon any public street or sidewalk in the city in such manner as to obstruct, prevent or interfere with the free and unobstructed use of such street or sidewalk by other persons and who fails or refuses to move on or disperse upon being ordered to do so by any police officer, or other peace officer, are declared to be disorderly persons. Note: Officers must provide people blocking sidewalks with an order to move on or disperse, prior to taking enforcement action.

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1. What is begging?
2. What is aggressive begging?
3. What is trespassing?
4. What is loitering?
5. What is unlawful camping?
6. What conduct is allowed when begging?
7. What conduct is NOT allowed when begging?
8. What do I do if confronted by an aggressive beggar?
9. What are the penalties of aggressive begging?
10. What do I do if I’m uncomfortable, but am not threatened?
11. Where is public property?
12. Can people block the sidewalk?
13. Can people sit or lay on the sidewalk?
14. If I’m a business owner, what do I do if someone is behaving irrationally or intimidating my customers?
15. If I’m a business owner, what do I do if someone is sleeping in a doorway?
16. If I’m a business owner, what do I do if there are unauthorized people on my property?
17. What is the police department doing to address these issues?
18. How can I help?
19. Is there additional information on panhandling?
20. Is there additional information on trespassing?