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As used in this article, the terms listed below shall have the following definitions in addition to their ordinary dictionary definitions, unless a different meaning is required by context:
Camp or camping means sleeping, making preparation to sleep (including the laying down of bedding for the purpose of sleeping), and associated activities, including the storing of personal belongings, making any fire, remaining at or near any tent or other shelter, doing any digging or earth breaking or carrying on of cooking or other activities supportive of camping or living accommodation purposes.
City property means any property owned or controlled by the city, including but not limited to, parks, recreation facilities, streets, sidewalks, plazas, yards, and building curtilage.
City park or park shall have the same meaning as in section 12-27.
Tent or shelter means any structure, with or without side walls or drop panels designed or intended for the shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or property of any kind, that is supported in any manner except by the contents it protects. This definition shall not include tents, shelters, or structures not regulated by the N.C. State Building Code.
(Ord. No. 4057, 2-14-12)
(a) Except pursuant to a permit issued pursuant to article IV of chapter 16 of the City Code, the use of city property for camping purposes, whether on a regular or intermittent basis, is prohibited. This prohibition is applicable regardless of the intent of the participants or the nature of any other activities in which they may also be engaging.
(b) This article shall not be enforced as to facilities designated for use for temporary housing or other accommodations in an emergency, as declared by the city or other governmental agency or official authorized by law to make such declaration.
(c) Other ordinances regulating the use of city property, including section 11-16 prohibiting sleeping on city property, are not repealed or superseded by this article.
(d) Violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-4.
(Ord. No. 4057, 2-14-12; Ord. No. 4134, § 1, 11-13-12; Ord. No. 4910, § 2, 11-9-21)
(a) Except pursuant to a permit issued pursuant to article IV of chapter 16 of the City Code, no tent or shelter of a temporary or permanent nature shall be placed or permitted to remain on city property.
(b) Umbrellas or unenclosed tents of a "pop-up" nature may be used in city parks subject to compliance with applicable provisions of the N.C. State Building Code, or park rules or regulations.
(c) Violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-4.
(Ord. No. 4057, 2-14-12; Ord. No. 4910, § 2, 11-9-21)
(a) Except pursuant to a permit issued pursuant to article IV of chapter 16 of the City Code, it is prohibited to leave or allow to remain unattended any equipment, packages, bags, or other personal belongings on city property, and any such item is subject to removal by the city. This prohibition does not apply to bicycles, carts, strollers, or other means of personal transportation, secured in such a way as to not obstruct a street or sidewalk, or to interfere with the use of city property, for less than 168 hours (7 days). This article shall not apply to offices or other non-public areas assigned to or under the control of city employees or agents.
(b) Violation of this section, except as specified below, shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-4.
(c) Violation of this section attributable to the improper storage of bicycles, carts, strollers, or other means of personal transportation shall subject the offender to a civil penalty in the amount of $50.00 for each violation. Payment of all fines issued pursuant to this section shall be required to reclaim any property removed by the city.
(Ord. No. 4057, 2-14-12; Ord. No. 4910, § 2, 11-9-21; Ord. No. 5026, § 1, 7-25-23)