The purpose of this chapter is to protect public and private property within the unincorporated area of the County from the destruction that accompanies camping. It is also enacted to ensure that proper health and safety accommodations are provided to those who do camp. It is enacted to prevent degradation of public and private lands and assure that such lands can be utilized for their intended purpose. The Board of Supervisors enacts this chapter in accordance with the authority granted to counties by Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution. (§ 1, Ord. 1189, eff. August 22, 1996)