El Monte Municipal Code Ch. 9.48 Camping

Unless the particular provisions or the context requires otherwise, the definitions contained in this section shall govern the construction, meaning and applications of words and phrases used in this chapter.

"Camp" means to pitch or occupy camp facilities; to use camp paraphernalia.

"Camp facilities" include, but are not limited to, tents, huts or temporary shelters.

"Camp paraphernalia" includes, but is not limited to, tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping bags, hammocks or non-city designated cooking facilities and similar equipment.

"Park" means the land owned by the city or other governmental entity and dedicated for use as a park.

"Store" means to put aside or accumulate for use when needed; to put aside for safekeeping, to place or leave in a location.

"Street" means a street as defined in Vehicle Code Section 590.

(Ord. 2515 § 1 (part), 2000: prior code § 4209.1)

It is unlawful for any person to camp, occupy camp facilities or use camp paraphernalia in the following areas except as otherwise provided:

A. Any street;

B. Any public parking lot;

C. Any park;

D. Any public area, improved or unimproved.

(Ord. 2515 § 1 (part), 2000: prior code § 4209.2)

It is unlawful for any person to store personal property, including camp facilities and camp paraphernalia, in the following areas, except as otherwise provided by the City Council:

A. Any park;

B. Any street;

C. Any public parking lots;

D. Any public area improved or unimproved.

(Ord. 2515 § 1 (part), 2000: prior code § 4209.3)