This site is just becoming a joke if it constantly is going to just forward complaints of homeless people to the office of veterans and homeless services, which they have proven time and time again over many years they do nothing to solve the problem. This is why we had the same complaints about the same homeless people living in the same areas in Bartlett Park for literally years. Why don’t you people at the mayors office actually think about these complaints and do something about them other than just forwarding it to another department that has a history of NOT effecting any change?

Temporary Shelters & Property In Right-Of-Way
Section 20-76 which addresses placement and use of temporary shelters was also adopted on March 15, 2007. Pursuant to Section 20-76, it is unlawful to place, use, or occupy a tent, hut, lean-to, shack or other temporary shelter on public property unless a permit has been issued by the City, or on private property unless the property owner has consented, and the individual complies with the City's Zoning Code (and Park permitting requirements, if necessary). Section 20-76 also prohibits any of the items specified being placed in the right-of-way without a permit. A procedure is in place for the individual to remove the prohibited item(s) or for the City to have the item(s) removed and stored for a period of time.

So why are the police not enforcing this law? Whether the person erecting this illegal structure is homeless or a billionaire I don’t don’t see why this is not a matter for the police department? As previously stated you’re simply pushing this on to another department so the City does not have to take care of it!

Thank you for reporting this. I have referred this to our Police Department and Codes Compliance departments to investigate and take appropriate action. In addition, our street team (Police Officer and Social Worker) will attempt to make contact, and offer their assistance to try to connect this person with the various social services agency which assist those persons who are homeless. We will continue to monitor this area to offer our assistance, as well as enforce local ordinances. Thank you again for reporting this to us.

15 days!!! When I inadvertently break the law by speeding or something there is never a delay in the policeman issuing me a citation. Why does it take 15 days for the police department to remove an illegal structure and a person who is illegally trespassing?

Homeless now spreading medieval diseases! https://apple.news/AaHriNWvCS7ya2zVT2WhzCQ

He is still there and now the grass is taller then his hut! They just cut the grass around him!

Follow-up reminder from Homeless & Social Services: please continue to report homelessness issues directly to the St. Petersburg Police Department’s Street Outreach Team – their Police Assisting the Homeless (PATH) non-emergency voicemail can be reached at 727-551-3783. Additional details may be found here:

http://www.stpete.org/community/homelessness/street_outreach_team.php

As always, any illegal activity should be reported directly to the SPPD by calling 727-893-7780 (for non-emergencies) or 911 (for emergencies.)

Thanks for fixing this request!