This item would update a city ordinance that restricts sitting, lying down, or storing belongings on public sidewalks to add a new area in the East End neighborhood, bounded by Chartres Street, Buffalo Bayou, 75th Street, and Capitol Street, where those restrictions would apply at all times including overnight.

What it means for you

People who sit, lie down, or store belongings on sidewalks within this specific East End boundary would be subject to the existing Civility Ordinance rules at all hours; residents and others who use sidewalks in that area may notice changes in how the ordinance is enforced there.

Outcome

Adopted — voting no, balance voting aye. Ordinance 2025-0960, official minutes of Nov 12, 2025.