1. A violation of this Chapter shall be enforced as follows:
A. Prior to issuing any citation pursuant to this Chapter, the investigating officer shall inquire whether the unlawful camping and storage of personal property is due to homelessness. If the officer learns that such is the case, the officer shall determine, in accordance with the relevant department policy, if there is Available Overnight Shelter to accommodate the subject of the investigation. If the officer determines that there is no Available Overnight Shelter, the officer shall not issue a citation.
B. If the officer determines that there is Available Overnight Shelter, the officer may, within their discretion:
(1) Provide directions to the shelter location.
(2) Offer one-time transport to the shelter location.
C. Any individual who refuses to accept the shelter space offered is subject to penalty in accordance with Section 49.03 of this Chapter.
2. After notice reasonably attempted or given, Camp paraphernalia, left for 72 hours or more shall be deemed abandoned and may be removed and disposed of by the City. Provided, however, any Camp paraphernalia determined to be hazardous to the person or to others may be removed and disposed of immediately.