Chapter 8.26 — CAMPING IN PUBLIC

Within the city, it shall be unlawful for any person to sleep or camp:

A.

In or on any public right-of-way, including any street, alley, roadway, easement, median, irrigation canal, or embankment;

B.

In or on any public park or trail or upon the grounds of any public facility or property, whether improved or unimproved.

(Ord. No. 787, § 10, 6-3-2014; Ord. No. 810, 10-3-2017; Ord. No. 822, 4-2-2019)

As used herein, "camp" shall mean an outdoor place or vehicle for eating, cooking, or sleeping, and includes, but is not limited to:

A.

The use of camping facilities such as tents, tarpaulins, or temporary shelters or makeshift structures;

B.

The use of sleeping bags, cots, beds, or hammocks;

C.

The use of park benches, recreation equipment or similar structures; or

D.

The use of any parked vehicle, including an automobile, bus, truck, camper, trailer, recreational vehicle.

(Ord. No. 787, § 10, 6-3-2014; Ord. No. 810, 10-3-2017; Ord. No. 822, 4-2-2019)

Any person violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 810, 10-3-2017)