A. Permit Required: No person in a park shall camp in other than permanent cabins for organized camping without first acquiring a permit from the city clerk and approved by the city manager. No person shall set up tents, shacks or any other temporary shelter for the purpose of overnight camping, nor shall any person leave in a park after dusk any movable structure or special vehicle to be used or that could be used for such purposes, such as a house trailer, camp wagon, motor home or the like without first having obtained a camping permit from the city clerk and approved by the city manager. (2010 Code § 17-13; amd. 2012 Code)
B. Application For Permit: An application for a vehicle overnight camping permit shall supply the following information to the city clerk:
1. The name and address of the applicant;
2. The days for which the permit is desired;
3. The park for which the permit is desired;
4. A description of the tent, structure or special vehicle to be used;
5. Any other information that the city clerk shall find reasonably necessary to determine whether a permit should be issued. (2010 Code § 17-15)
C. Fee For Permit: A permit fee as established by resolution of the city commission shall be paid.
D. Issuance Of Permit; Conditions: The city clerk shall issue a permit when the city clerk finds: (2010 Code § 17-15; amd. 2012 Code)
1. The proposed camping or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park;
2. The proposed camping use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation;
3. The proposed camping use is not unreasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct;
4. The proposed camping will not entail unusual, extraordinary or burdensome expense of police operation by the city;
5. The facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour required in the application. (2010 Code § 17-15)
E. Expiration Of Permit: Unless granted an extension by the city manager, all permits issued hereunder shall expire on passage of three (3) days from the date of issuance. (2010 Code § 17-16)
F. Effect Of Permit: A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted in said permits. (2010 Code § 17-17)
G. Revocation Of Permit: The city manager shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon finding of violation of any rule or ordinance, or upon good cause shown. (2010 Code § 17-18)