(a) The Chief of Police may, in his or her discretion, issue a permit to establish, maintain and operate a camp or camp facility in connection with a special event. A special event is intended to include, but not be limited to, programs operated by the departments of the City, youth or school events, road races or other sporting events and scouting activities. The Chief of Police may consult with various City departments, the health department, and the public prior to issuing any temporary permit. Each department or person consulted may provide comments regarding any health, safety or public welfare concerns and provide recommendations 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 Chief of Police may consider any facts or evidence bearing on the sanitary, health, safety and welfare conditions on or around the area or tract of land upon which the proposed temporary camp or camp facility is to be located.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to establish, maintain, conduct or carry on any camp or camp facility unless there shall be at all times posted in a conspicuous place upon the area or tract of land upon which the camp or camp facility is located a permit obtained from the Chief of Police in accordance with Section 511.05
(a).
(Ord. 2016-9. Passed 8-15-16.)