The enforcement and abatement of § 93.07, Chapter 151, and Chapter 90 shall be, upon enactment of this chapter, amended to include the provisions set forth herein, for the purposes of, or when applied to, camping. It is the intent of this chapter that it takes precedent over any conflicting language in the ordinances and sections listed in this section.
(A) Camping is permitted on City property with the exception of those properties listed in this section. It is unlawful at all times for any persons to establish or occupy a campsite on the following City property:
(1) All public parks except between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for campsites that are not located within 100 feet of a pavilion, playground, or pathway; and
(2) All publicly owned or maintained parking lots; and
(3) All public property located within an area zoned for residential use under the City’s Development Code; and
(4) Within the interior of buildings and on property where access is restricted within a fenced area.
(B) Except as expressly authorized by a City ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to camp or maintain a campsite on any city property during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the exception of a City park where camping during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. is permitted.
(C) Except as expressly authorized by a City ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person or family to store more than 120 cubic feet of personal property, including camp facilities and camp paraphernalia, on any City property. A campsite may not be placed within ten feet of any building entrance or another campsite. Individuals at a campsite may not connect to electrical or other utilities and may not violate any building, fire or City code and standards.
(D) Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, the City Administrator or designee may temporarily authorize camping or storage of personal property on City property by written order that specifies the period of time and location:
(1) In the event of emergency circumstances;
(2) In conjunction with a special event permit; or
(3) Upon finding it to be in the public interest and consistent with Council goals and policies.
(E) It is unlawful at all times for any persons to establish or occupy a campsite on any railroad right-of-way.
(F) No person shall use any vehicle or trailer for lodging purposes upon private or public parking lots except as provided by ordinance of the City or by obtaining permission by official action of the City Council.
(G) The City Administrator may adopt administrative rules to implement any of the provisions of this chapter and the specific ordinances that are amended by this chapter.
(Ord. 668, passed 4-7-2021; Ord. 681, passed 6-28-2023) Penalty, see §
95.99