Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Sierra Madre Municipal Code Ch. 12.30 Camping and Storage of Personal Property
Sierra Madre Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Sierra Madre
Cite as: Sierra Madre Municipal Code Chapter 12.30 · Text as of 2026-10-04
12.30.010 - Definitions.¶
Unless the particular provisions or the context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in this section shall govern the construction, meaning and application 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, motor homes, trailers, or any other vehicles used for sleeping.
"Park" means the same as defined in Section 12.24.010 of this code.
"Store" means to put aside or accumulate for use when needed, to put for safekeeping, to place or leave in a location.
(Ord. 1121 § 3, 1995)
12.30.020 - Unlawful camping.¶
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 park;
B. Any street;
C. Any public parking lot or public area, improved or unimproved.
(Ord. 1121 § 4, 1995)
12.30.030 - Storage of personal property in public places.¶
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 resolution of the city council.
A. Any park;
B. Any street;
C. Any public parking lot or public areas, improved or unimproved.
(Ord. 1121 § 5, 1995)
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