Note: Prior ordinance history: Ords. 916-A and 1179-A.
include, but are not limited to, tents, huts, temporary shelters,
or vehicles.
means, but is not limited to, tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping
bags, blankets, mattresses, hammocks, or non-City designated cooking
facilities and similar equipment.
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.
means the Warrenton City Manager, or the City Manager's designee.
has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.360.
has the meaning of all public parks in the City of Warrenton.
means a developed location that is designated for parking
motor vehicles, whether developed with asphalt, concrete, gravel,
or other material.
means any real property or structures owned, leased, or managed
by the City or other government agency including public rights-of-way.
has the meaning set forth in Chapter 12.32.
means a fire for the cooking of food, warmth, fellowship,
or ceremonial purposes.
has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.101.
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.
means any garbage, trash, debris, yard waste, food waste,
or other discarded materials.
means any person, agent, officer, or employee of the City
to whom authority is given for the collection and disposal of refuse.
means to put aside or accumulate for use when needed, to
put for safekeeping, to place or leave in a location.
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.
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)
A.
Campers
participating in the City's program for temporary camping are permitted
to camp in a location identified in City policy.
B.
All
vehicles, motorized or recreational, participating in the City's program
for temporary camping under this section shall be currently registered
and displaying an unexpired registration plate with current tags or
current trip permit issued by the Oregon State Department of Motor
Vehicles (DMV) and shall be in compliance with required vehicle insurance
responsibilities.
C.
The
City Manager may revoke permission for a person or group to camp overnight
on public property upon finding that the person or group has violated
any applicable law, ordinance, rule, guideline, or agreement, or that
any activity occurring on that property by a camper(s) the person
is incompatible with the use of the property or adjacent properties.
(Ord. 1265 § 1, 2023)
A.
Except
as otherwise specifically authorized by the Warrenton Municipal Code
or by declaration by the Mayor or City Commission in emergency circumstance,
it is unlawful for any person(s) to establish or occupy a campsite
on the following:
1.
All
park areas; and
2.
All
publicly owned or maintained parking lots; and
3.
All
publicly owned or maintained restrooms; and
4.
All
publicly owned property located within residential zoning districts;
and
5.
All
publicly owned trails, beaches, and bridges; and
6.
All
publicly owned marinas, docks, and dikes.
B.
Except
as expressly authorized by the Warrenton Municipal Code, no person
shall use any vehicle or recreational vehicle for camping or lodging
purposes upon the streets, public property, or public beach of the
City, or otherwise use the streets or public beach for camping or
lodging.
C.
No
person shall use any vehicle or trailer for camping or lodging purposes
upon any private or public parking lots except as provided in this
chapter.
D.
Except
as expressly authorized by the Warrenton Municipal Code, it is unlawful
for any person to store more than 120 cubic feet of personal property,
including camp facilities and camp paraphernalia, on any public property
during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
E.
Except
as expressly authorized by the Warrenton Municipal Code or special
event permit, it is unlawful to have a recreational fire on public
property.
G.
Notwithstanding
the provisions of this chapter, the City Manager may temporarily authorize
camping or storage of personal property on public property by written
order that specifies the period of time and location:
1.
In
the event of emergency circumstances;
2.
In
conjunction with a special event permit;
3.
In the event the designated camping area described in Section 12.28.020 is full and unable to accommodate campers;
4.
Upon
finding it to be in the public interest and consistent with commission
goals and policies.
H.
The
City Manager may adopt administrative rules to implement any of the
provisions of this chapter.
I.
The
City of Warrenton recognizes the social nature of the problem of homeless
individuals camping on public property and has developed this Code
and policy to ensure the most humane treatment for removal of homeless
individuals from campsites on public property.
(Ord. 1265 § 1, 2023)
A.
Consistent with all other provisions of the Warrenton Municipal Code including the recreational vehicle park design standards in Chapter 16.176, with written authorization of the owner of the property and subject to any additional rules adopted by the City Manager:
1.
Up
to three total motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, or tents, in
any combination, may be used for a temporary camping location in any
parking lot on the following types of property:
a.
Real property developed and owned by a religious institution or place
of worship, regardless of the zoning designation of the property.
For the purpose of this section, an organization qualifies as a religious
institution if it is granted tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Service Tax Code;
b.
Vacant or unoccupied commercial or industrial real property.
B.
With
written authorization of the owner and, if applicable, tenants of
the property, up to four individuals may use a residentially zoned
property developed with an occupied residential dwelling for camping
by either:
1.
Using
a tent to camp in the back yard of the residence; or
2.
Using
a single motor vehicle parked in the driveway or on the side of the
dwelling as long as it does not create a traffic hazard. A vehicle
used for camping shall not be parked in front of a residence. There
can be no discharge of waste of any sort except into proper sewer
or septic systems and any connection to City-owned system must be
approved by the City prior to any connection.
C.
A property owner who authorizes any person to camp on a property pursuant to subsection A or B of this section must:
1.
Provide
or make available sanitary facilities; (i.e., including toilets, wash
facilities, and drinking water facilities);
2.
Provide
garbage collection services so that there is no accumulation of solid
waste on the property outside of designated receptacles provided by
the solid waste collector;
3.
Provide
a storage area for campers to store any personal items so the items
are not visible from any public street;
4.
Require
any tent or camping shelter in a residential backyard to be not less
than five feet away from any property line;
5.
Not
require or accept the payment of any monetary charge nor performance
of any valuable service in exchange for providing the authorization
to camp on the property; provided, however, that nothing in this section
will prohibit the property owner from requiring campers to perform
services necessary to maintain safe, sanitary, and habitable conditions
at the campsite; and
6.
Obtain
a City temporary camping permit. To obtain such a permit, the property
owner must demonstrate compliance with all of the requirements of
this section.
E.
Notwithstanding
any other provision of this chapter, the City Manager may revoke the
City temporary camping permit upon finding that any of the requirements
of this section have been violated or any activity occurring on that
property by the camper(s) is incompatible with the uses of adjacent
properties or constitutes a nuisance or other threat to the public
welfare.
G.
All
persons participating in the temporary camping program described in
this section do so at their own risk, and nothing in this Code creates
or establishes any duty or liability for the City or its officers,
employees, or agents, with respect to any loss related to bodily injury
(including death) or property damage.
H.
The
City Manager may adopt administrative rules to implement any of the
provisions of this chapter.
(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)
A.
Violation
of this chapter is a Class D violation as defined by ORS 153.008 and
153.012. A Class D violation carries a penalty of up to $300.00. Each
day the violation occurs will be considered a separate offense. Individuals
experiencing homelessness may not be assessed a fine of more than
$35.00 for each violation of this chapter.
B.
In
addition to any other penalties that may be imposed, any campsite
not authorized by this chapter or other provisions of this Code shall
constitute a public nuisance and may be abated as such.
(Ord. 1265 § 1, 2023)
