(a) No person shall park a vehicle, as that term is defined in this Traffic Code, within the traveled portion of the public right of way, and utilize said vehicle for purposes of human habitation. For purposes of this section, “human habitation” shall mean the use of a vehicle for dwelling. Evidence of human habitation shall include activities such as sleeping, setting up housekeeping or cooking, and/or any other activity where it reasonably appears, in light of all the circumstances, that a person or persons is using the vehicle as a living accommodation. The use of a vehicle for six or more consecutive hours for eating, resting, recreating and/or sleeping shall per se constitute “human habitation” for purposes of this chapter.
(b) A violation of this section is a minor misdemeanor on a first offense; provided that a subsequent offense occurring within one year of the prior offense is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. (Ord. 2022-14. Passed 9-6-22.)