Chapter 12 · Public Property

Article 2. Overnight Camping Area

Sections 12-201 to 12-206 · 6 sections

12-201 Designated camping area.

(a)An overnight camping area in the Marysville city park is available for use by camping trailers, recreational vehicles and other similar camping vehicles. A map, detailing the size and number of parking spaces in the camping area, will be kept and maintained by the city clerk. This may be updated as necessary at the recommendation of the governing body. Overnight camping of vehicles in the Marysville city park, other than in the designated camping area, shall only be granted by special permission of the governing body.

(b)Generally. The governing body has considered and deemed it advisable to regulate long term parking of vehicles, including trailers and recreational vehicles in the City Park. Parking spaces for trailers and recreational vehicles in the City Park are intended primarily for the use of traveling public.

(Ord. 1303, Secs. 1:2; Ord. 1774; Code 2020)

12-202 Tents.

A designated area has been set aside in the city park to accommodate those individuals who desire to camp overnight in a tent or similar structure. A map, designating the area, will be maintained by the city clerk. No fee will be charged for camping overnight in a tent or similar structure.

(Code 1987)

12-203 Length of stay.

The maximum length of stay in a camping area will be five days within a thirty-day period. Any additional days must be approved by the City Administrator, City Clerk or Police Chief.

(Ord. 1835; Code 2020; Ord. 1931)

12-204 Unlawful acts.

Camping occupants shall maintain their camping spaces in a clean and sanitary condition. Garbage and rubbish shall be placed in sealed, plastic bags and disposed of in garbage containers located in the Marysville city park.

(Ord. 1303, Sec. 5)

12-205 Prohibit overnight camping.

The governing body may, at their discretion, prohibit overnight camping in the camping areas.

(Ord. 1303, Sec. 6)

12-206 Camping on other public grounds.

It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or erect any tent or structure or to leave any vehicle or equipment in or upon any public grounds of the city, other than as stated in this article, without the consent of the governing body.

(Code 1987)