(a) Definitions. “Camping” shall mean the setting up, remaining in, or at property for the purpose of sleeping, making preparations to sleep, storing personal property, and/or performing cooking activities for habitation purposes.
(b) Camping Prohibited. Except as may be permitted by the Safety-Service Director, no person shall engage in camping in or upon any street, sidewalk, alley, easements, park, conservation park, parking lots, public grounds, public right of way or under any bridge or viaduct.
(c) Permits. The Safety Service Director may issue permits only to persons or entities who seek to engage in camping for historical, cultural, or educational purposes and shall be limited to time reasonably necessary to accomplish such purposes.
(d) Penalty. Any person who violates any provisions of this Section shall be subject to a charge of prohibited camping. The penalty for the violation on a first offense shall be a Minor Misdemeanor with a monetary fine of up to one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) and costs. A second offense shall constitute a Fourth Degree Misdemeanor and be subject to a jail sentence of up to thirty (30) days and a fine of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). A third offense shall constitute a Third Degree Misdemeanor and be subject to a jail sentence of up to sixty (60) days and a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(Ord. 16(2022-23). Passed 12-11-23.)