The City Manager may, in his or her discretion, issue a temporary permit for camping in connection with a special event. A “special event” is intended to include, but not be limited to, programs operated by the department of the city, youth or school events, sporting events, scouting activities and other events that bring special groups to the city that the City Manager deems to be in the public interest and shall not constitute a public nuisance nor be a threat to the public health, safety or welfare. In rendering this determination, the City Manager may consult with various city departments, the health officer or members of the public prior to issuing any temporary permit. Each department or person consulted may provide comments to the City Manager regarding any health, safety or public welfare concerns and provide recommendations to the City Manager pertaining to the issuance, denial or conditioning of the permit. A reasonable fee, to be set by the City Council, shall be paid in advance, by the applicant. The fee shall be returned if the application is denied. In exercising his or her discretion to issue a temporary permit, the City Manager may consider any facts or evidence bearing on the sanitary health, safety and welfare conditions on or surrounding the area or tract of land which the proposed temporary camp or camping facility is to be located.
(Ord. 43-21, passed 7-12-2021) Penalty, see § 92.99