(A) Definitions. As used in this section:
CAMP or CAMPING. The use of public owned property for living accommodation purposes such as sleeping, making preparations to sleep, storing personal belongings, or placing any tent or a temporary shelter on the property for living accommodation purposes. The creation of a campfire or bonfire is also included as part of this definition, unless there is a designated location or permit policy.
PUBLIC PROPERTY. Property owned or controlled by a federal, state, or local governmental entity.
TEMPORARY SHELTER. Any tent, tarp, structure, or cover that provides shelter from the elements.
(B) Jurisdiction. Pursuant to G.S. §§ 160A-274 and 160D-202, this section shall apply within the town’s corporate limits and throughout its extraterritorial planning jurisdiction (ETJ).
(C) Camping prohibited. Camping on public property is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. It shall be unlawful for any person to sleep, camp, or otherwise engage in any activity prohibited by this section on any public property located within the city limits of the town or the ETJ. The town may remove any temporary shelter, bedding, or personal belongings that are stored on the property.
(Ord. 2023-003, passed 5-1-23)