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Title 7 — HEALTH AND SANITATION

Chapter 7.16 — HOUSE COURTS—TENT CAMPS

Madera County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Madera County

7.16.010 - Definitions.

7.16.020 - Permission or ownership required for settling on land.

7.16.030 - Squatter camp prohibited.

7.16.040 - Owner's permission and permit required.

7.16.050 - Alteration of existing tent camp space or structure.

7.16.060 - Occupation without permission prohibited.

7.16.070 - Permit—Authority—Application—Investigation.

7.16.080 - Permit—Contents.

7.16.090 - Resident caretaker required.

7.16.100 - Division between cooking and sleeping rooms.

7.16.110 - Sleeping room—Airspace and ventilation.

7.16.120 - Garbage and rubbish depositories.

7.16.130 - Usable ground space for camping party.

7.16.140 - Sanitation required.

7.16.150 - Maintenance.

7.16.160 - Prohibited shelter materials designated.

7.16.170 - Water supply.

7.16.180 - Fire restrictions.

7.16.190 - Garbage, rubbish and sewage disposal.

7.16.200 - Toilet and privy specifications.

7.16.210 - Slop hoppers or sinks.

7.16.220 - Dogs running at large.

7.16.230 - Resident with infectious or contagious disease.

7.16.240 - Buildings, structures or tents—Minimum requirements.

7.16.250 - Compliance enforcement duty.

7.16.260 - Violation deemed nuisance—Abatement.

7.16.270 - Enforcement—Right of entry.

7.16.280 - Burden of proof.

7.16.290 - Exemptions.

7.16.300 - Scope—Violation prohibited.

7.16.310 - Penalty for violations.

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