In this article:
Express written permission given by the property owner or
the owner’s agent.
To reside, dwell, or otherwise remain temporarily in a place,
using transitory shelter.
Any private school, including a parochial school that offers
a course of instruction for students in one or more grades from kindergarten
through grade 12, or a private college or university.
Any federal, state or local government, including, but not
limited to, a municipality, county, unit of state government, public
school district, junior college district or special purpose district.
Any property or area within the territorial limits of the
city that is not included in a residential district as defined in
the zoning ordinance or that is used for a commercial use.
Property or an area that is owned by an entity or individual
that is not a governmental entity or educational institution.
Any property or area within the territorial limits of the
city that is located in a residential district as defined in the zoning
ordinance including vacant residentially-zoned lots.
Without limitation, any vehicle or motor vehicle, including
recreational vehicles and truck-tractors, any tent, tarpaulin, lean-to,
sleeping bag, bedroll, blankets, or any form of cover or protection
from the elements other than clothing. A recreational vehicle, semi-truck,
or tractor trailer lawfully parked at a truck stop with fuel and accessory
services shall not be considered transitory shelter for the purpose
of this article.
(Ordinance 1277-2020 adopted 5/12/20)
It shall be unlawful for any person to camp upon any:
(1)
Non-residential
private property without possessing authorization of the property
owner or the owner’s agent;
(2)
Residential
private property that has no permanent dwelling, or that is lacking
a potable water source and toilet facilities, without possessing authorization
of the property owner or the owner’s agent; or
(3)
Residential
private property that has a permanent dwelling and both potable water
source and toilet facilities, without possessing authorization of
the property owner or the owner’s agent.
(Ordinance 1277-2020 adopted 5/12/20)
It is an affirmative defense to prosecution that a person charged
with violation of this article owns the property.
(Ordinance 1277-2020 adopted 5/12/20)
Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed
$500.00.
(Ordinance 1277-2020 adopted 5/12/20)
Any property on which camping occurs shall be subject to all
other ordinances of the city, including those related to zoning and
health and safety.
(Ordinance 1277-2020 adopted 5/12/20)
