§ 131.17 CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
   (A)   CAMPING means the erection or use of temporary shelters such as tents, tarps, and other temporary shelters for living accommodation activities such as sleeping, or making preparation to sleep. CAMPING includes, but is not limited to, the laying down of bedding for the purpose of sleeping, storing personal belongings, making any fire, doing any digging or earth breaking or carrying on cooking activities, whether by fire or use of artificial means such as a propane stove or other heat producing portable cooking equipment.
   (B)   It is unlawful for a person to engage in the activity of camping on property owned, leased, or controlled by the town that is not specifically designated for use as a camping area by the town, including, but not limited to: any public right of way including public sidewalks, public walking trails, and public parks.
   (C)   Any person who fails to comply with the requirements of this section, or violates any of its provisions is guilty and punishable by a class 3 misdemeanor as defined by the Arizona Revised Statutes, including any fines or imprisonment or probation as set forth therein.
(Ord. 22-03, passed 11-8-2022)