(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CAMP OR CAMPING. The use of town property for living accommodation purposes such as sleeping, or making preparations to sleep (including the laying down of bedding for the purpose of sleeping), or storing personal belongings, or placing any tents or a temporary shelter on town property for living accommodation purposes.
TEMPORARY SHELTER. Tents, tarps, or any type of structure or cover that provides partial shelter from the elements.
(B) It shall be unlawful for anyone to camp on any public property owned by the town including public rights-of-way and sidewalks.
(C) Camping as defined in this section is deemed a public nuisance and the town may summarily remove a temporary shelter, bedding or personal belongings.
(D) It shall be unlawful to light or use a campfire or bonfire on public property except as may be specifically authorized by the town.
(Ord, 2012-02, passed 3-13-2012)