Chapter 7.24 — CAMPGROUNDS

Section 7.24.010 Definitions. 7.24.020 Conformance to chapter required. 7.24.030 Living in nonconforming camp prohibited. 7.24.040 License required. 7.24.050 Form of application. 7.24.060 Term—Transferability. 7.24.070 Denial of license. 7.24.080 Issuance of license. 7.24.090 Revocation of license. 7.24.100 Posting of license—Inspection.

As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them. AUTO CAMPS. Does not include any “auto camp”, as defined in § 5.12.010 of Title 5 of this code. CAMP. Any place where, within the area of any one acre, ten or more persons or two or more families are occupying or living in automobiles, vehicles, camp wagons, tents, temporary shelter or without any shelter. LABOR CAMPS. Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any camp maintained by an employer for the exclusive use of his or her employees who are then and there actually employed by him or her. (1995 Code, § 7.24.010)

No person shall establish, construct, maintain or operate any camp, as here defined, except as hereinafter provided. (1995 Code, § 7.24.020)

It is unlawful for any person to resort to, live in or to remain at or in any camp established, constructed, maintained or operated in violation of the provisions of this chapter. (1995 Code, § 7.24.030)

Any person desiring to establish, construct, maintain or operate any camp coming within the provisions of this chapter shall make application to and secure from the Council a license therefor. (1995 Code, § 7.24.040)

(A) The application shall be in writing and shall be signed by the applicant or his or her duly authorized agent or in the event of a co-partnership, corporation or association shall be signed by the managing agent or executive officer thereof. (B) The application shall particularly describe the property upon which the camp is to be established and a brief description of the water and sanitary facilities. (1995 Code, § 7.24.050)

The license may be issued for such time as the Council may deem fit under the circumstances, shall be nontransferable and shall entitle the licensee to operate only one camp, and that camp only at one place described in the license. (1995 Code, § 7.24.060)

No license shall be granted: (A) If it appears after investigation that the applicant or its managing agent does not bear a good reputation for honesty and integrity, and peace and quiet; (B) If the premises are inadequately supplied with proper sanitation; and/or (C) If the applicant or any of its managing agents or officers has previously held a license which has been revoked under the provisions of this chapter. (1995 Code, § 7.24.070)

If the Council approves the application, it shall direct its Chairperson to issue a license in accordance therewith and the same shall be attested by the Clerk. (1995 Code, § 7.24.080)

Any license so issued shall be revokable at any time by the Council without notice. (1995 Code, § 7.24.090)

Any person obtaining a license to establish, construct, maintain or operate any camp in accordance with this chapter shall keep the license posted in a conspicuous place at or near the camp and shall, at all times, permit any peace officer or other officer of the city to inspect the same and the camp mentioned therein. (1995 Code, § 7.24.100)