West Fargo considers ban on living in storage units, sleeping in RVs or tents

West Fargo leaders are drawing a line on where people can—and can’t—sleep overnight. A new ordinance, now advancing through the City Commission, would ban sleeping in storage units, on public streets in campers, or in tents outside designated areas. While the aim is public safety, the move highlights a growing regional tension: how cities respond to visible homelessness. Officials say it’s not about punishment, but about setting boundaries—and connecting people to safer options before makeshift shelter becomes a last resort.