Camping - as used in this section shall mean to live outside of a permanent structure in a tent or other temporary lodging.
It is unlawful for any person, family or other group of persons to camp within the corporate limits of the City of Longview
It is an exception if the camping occurs on property the camper owns, the camper lives in a permanent structure on the property, the tent or other temporary lodging is not readily visible from the roadway, and the camping is conducted for recreational purposes only.
It is an exception if the person, family or other group of persons, is specifically permitted to camp upon said public property by ordinance or statute, or has been granted permission by a representative of the City of Longivew having authority to grant such permission.
(Code 1943, Art. 41-4; Ord. No. 4125, §10, 9-28-17; Ord. No. 4125, §10, 9-28-17)
Proof of a culpable mental state is not required for the prosecution of the commission of an offense under this Article and need not be proven.
(Ord. No. 4125, §11, 9-28-17)