[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon 11-24-2025 by L.L. No. 7-2025. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
PERMANENT
Lasting or enduring with the intent to remain indefinitely.
TENT
Any movable structure or shelter consisting of material stretched entirely or partially over a framework of beams, rods or posts which cover an area greater than 100 square feet. For the purposes of this chapter, a tent shall not include any structure or shelter that is temporarily used by residents for religious purposes or personal recreation uses on their property, provided such structure does not cover an area greater than 200 square feet and is not maintained for a period of greater than seven or 14 days.
A. 
No person(s) shall erect, construct or maintain a tent to remain on public or private land within the Village unless a permit is issued by the Village Clerk upon written request.
B. 
No person(s) shall be issued a permit by the Village Clerk to erect, construct or maintain a tent to remain on public or private land located within the Village for more than seven consecutive days, unless first obtaining approval by the Board of Trustees after a public hearing, provided that the Board finds, in its sole discretion, that such approval will not:
(1) 
Adversely impact the health, safety and welfare of the community.
(2) 
Unduly inconvenience surrounding property owners.
(3) 
Adversely impact surrounding property values or the aesthetic character of the neighborhood.
C. 
In no event shall any person erect, construct or maintain a tent to remain on public or private land located within the Village for the purpose of storing any vehicle, boat or mechanical equipment.
A. 
With respect to any approval granted herein, the Board of Trustees may impose any reasonable conditions it deems appropriate to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community and/or preserve the surrounding property values and aesthetic character of the neighborhood community.
B. 
Within 24 hours of the expiration of the permit issued under this chapter, the tent for which the permit was granted shall be disassembled and removed from the Village or stored inside an accessory building or garage by the person(s) issued the permit.
A fee of $50 shall be charged for each permit hereunder. The permit fee may, from time to time upon resolution by the Board of Trustees, be changed.