(a) Definitions. "Camping" shall mean setting up, remaining in, or at property for the purpose of sleeping, making preparations to sleep, storing personal property, and/or performing cooking activities for habitation purposes.
(b) Camping Prohibited. Except as may be permitted by the City Manager or upon location(s) specifically identified per subsection (e) below, no person shall engage in camping in or upon any street, sidewalk, alley, easement, nature preserve, conservation park, parking lots, public grounds, public right of way or under any bridge or viaduct.
(c) Permits. The City Manager may issue permits, including but not limited to, persons or entities who seek to engage in camping for historical, cultural, or educational purposes and shall be limited to time reasonably necessary to accomplish such purposes.
(d) Penalty. Any person who violates any provisions of this Section shall be fined not less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) or more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Community Service may be imposed in lieu of monetary fines.
(e) Exceptions for Approved Camping Locations. The City Manager may designate one or more specific locations within City limits that are exempt from the prohibitions and penalties of Section 533.18 provided, however, that any such location(s) shall be subject to such rules and regulations as set forth by the City Manager.
(Ord. 15961. Passed 11-7-23.)