(A) General. Camping in all parks, playgrounds, or other public grounds in the city is prohibited, except as may be permitted by the Director of Parks and Recreation at designated areas at Riverview Park or other sites for special events. Camping on private property is similarly prohibited, except on a parcel permitting agricultural or single-family residential use, provided such camping shall not exceed 14 cumulative days in any calendar year.
(B) Time limit for camping in Riverview Park. Camping in the designated areas of Riverview Park shall be limited to no more than seven consecutive days per unit. The Director of Parks and Recreation may extend the limitation under this section for special events or special circumstances, but in no event shall the extension exceed seven additional consecutive days. The Director may shorten the limitation under this section or prohibit camping when camping may cause damage to the area.
(2013 Code, § 21.5-2)
(C) Camping permitted in other parks. The Director of Parks and Recreation may permit additional camping at other sites in Riverview Park or other locations for special events, but in no event for a period of longer than three days.
(2013 Code, § 21.5-3)
(D) Camping fee and permit required. Any person who camps in any designated camping area shall pay a fee to be set by the Director of Parks and Recreation and shall be issued a permit. The Director, for good cause, may revoke the camping permit.
(2013 Code, § 21.5-4)
(E) Parking of vehicles and camping units. All camping units and motor vehicles shall be parked in the areas designated in parks as directed by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
(2013 Code, § 21.5-5)
(Ord. 14051, passed 8-10-1981; Ord. 15078, passed 11-13-2023) Penalty, see §
93.999