97.25 8-21-97 Urban camping 23-90, 23-91, 23-92 
ARTICLE IV.  URBAN CAMPING
	
Sec. 23-90.  Definitions.

	The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

	Camp means resident in or using a public park, preserve, street or other public place for living accommodation purposes; including, but not limited to, activities such as erecting tents or any structure providing shelter, laying down bedding for the purpose of sleeping, storing personal belongings, starting a fire, regularly cooking or preparing meals, or living in a parked vehicle.

	Preserve means any real property designated by the city council as a preserve.

	Public park includes all city parks and playgrounds.

 	Public street includes all public streets and highways, public sidewalks, public benches and public parking lots.
	
	Public place includes public plazas, transportation facilities, schools, attractions, monuments, and any improved or unimproved public area. 
(Ord. No. 97.25, 8-21-97; Ord. No. 2002.22, 8-1-02)

Sec. 23-91.  Prohibited acts. 

	No person shall camp in any public park, preserve, street or place; except in areas specifically for such use, or specifically authorized by permit.
(Ord. No. 97.25, 8-21-97; Ord. No. 2002.22, 8-1-02) 

Sec. 23-92.  Penalty.

	 Any person convicted of a violation of any provision of this article shall be guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor punishable as set forth in § 1-7 of this code. 
(Ord. No. 97.25, 8-21-97)