"Camp facilities"
include, but are not limited to, tents, huts, temporary shelters,
or vehicles.
"Camp paraphernalia"
means, but is not limited to, tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping
bags, blankets, mattresses, hammocks, or non-City designated cooking
facilities and similar equipment.
"Campsite"
means any place where any bedding, sleeping bag, or other
sleeping matter, or any stove or fire is placed, established, or maintained,
whether or not such place incorporates the use of camp facilities.
"City Manager"
means the Warrenton City Manager, or the City Manager's designee.
"Park areas"
has the meaning of all public parks in the City of Warrenton.
"Parking lot"
means a developed location that is designated for parking
motor vehicles, whether developed with asphalt, concrete, gravel,
or other material.
"Publicly owned or maintained"
means any real property or structures owned, leased, or managed
by the City or other government agency including public rights-of-way.
"Recreational fire"
means a fire for the cooking of food, warmth, fellowship,
or ceremonial purposes.
"Seasonal businesses"
means business that corresponds to the changes in seasons.
Examples include, but are not limited to: fresh fruit vendors, Christmas
or alternative holiday retailers, fireworks retailers, and businesses
associated with Buoy 10 fishing season.
"Solid waste"
means any garbage, trash, debris, yard waste, food waste,
or other discarded materials.
"Solid waste collector"
means any person, agent, officer, or employee of the City
to whom authority is given for the collection and disposal of refuse.
"Store" or "storage"
means to put aside or accumulate for use when needed, to
put for safekeeping, to place or leave in a location.
"Street"
means any highway, lane, road, street, right-of-way, alley,
and every way or place in the City of Warrenton that is publicly owned
or maintained for public vehicular travel.
"To camp"
means to set up, or to remain in or at a campsite, for the
purposes of establishing or maintaining a temporary place to live.
(Ord. 1265 § 1, 2023)
Any person whose authorization to camp on private or City property has been revoked by the City Manager may appeal the decision to the City Commission in accordance with the procedure set forth in Chapter
15.08 of the Warrenton Municipal Code. For the purposes of this section, a person has received notice to vacate upon actual receipt of either oral or written notice. Written notice is deemed received upon personal delivery or upon other proof of having been received. In the situation where it can be shown a person refuses to accept personal delivery or is intentionally avoiding personal delivery, the written notice is deemed received on the date and time when it is affixed to the motor vehicle or tent being used for camping by the person in question.
(Ord. 1265 § 1, 2023)
Special permits for seasonal businesses may be issued for no
more than one recreational vehicle as registered to the owner/manager
of said business, for up to one month upon application and approval
by the City Commission or their designee. Application, approval, and
issuance of the permit must take place before the recreational vehicle
is placed upon the property. The unit must not create a traffic hazard
and cannot discharge waste of any kind except into proper sewer or
septic systems and any connection to City-owned system must be approved
by the City prior to any connection. Arrangements must be made with
the Public Works Department for regular pickup of garbage.
(Ord. 1265 § 1, 2023)
The City of Warrenton will follow all legal requirements providing
adequate notice and the involvement of social services agencies to
facilitate a humane transition when clearing established campsites.
Notice requirements apply to established campsites (generally a campsite
in place for over 24 hours). Notice requirements are not applicable
to campsites that are not established and in violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 1265 § 1, 2023)