For the purposes of this chapter, the below listed terms, phrases, and words shall have the following meanings:
CAMPING: | The erecting of a tent or shelter of natural or synthetic material, preparing a sleeping bag or other bedding material for use, or parking of a motor vehicle, motor home or trailer for the apparent purpose of overnight occupancy. |
CAMPSITE: | Any location outside of a Designated Camping location used for the purpose of Camping. |
CONTRABAND: | Any property, item, or substance which is unlawful to produce or possess under State or Federal Law. |
DESIGNATED CAMPING: | Any form of Camping, within a pay-to-use location or established location that contains amenities, such as potable water, toiletries, electrical hookups, pavilions, or otherwise. Examples include but are not limited to, any commercial camping location such as: KOA, RV parks, Federal Campsites, State Parks, etc. (This Chapter does not apply to any persons engaged in Designated Camping within Washington County). |
DISPERSED CAMPING: | Camping anywhere within unincorporated Washington County or Public Land outside of a Designated Camping location. |
LIVESTOCK WATERING POINTS OR STRUCTURES: | Any structure, man-made, natural or otherwise used to store water for the purpose of watering or grazing livestock. |
PERSONAL PROPERTY: | Any tangible item reasonably recognizable as belonging to a person and having apparent utility or monetary value. |
PUBLIC LANDS: | All Federal or State Land, within Washington County, Utah, generally open to the public without a required fee, for use of recreation, camping, or otherwise. |
REASONABLE NOTICE: | Notice reasonably calculated under all the circumstances to apprise a person that an action is prohibited on a property in a location and, where personal property is deposited, affords the person reasonable time to gather their personal property and depart. |
UNAUTHORIZED CAMPSITES: | Any Campsite in violation of 5-5-3 of this Chapter. (2021-1187-O, 8-17-2021) |