Chapter 9.60
CAMPING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES
Sections:
9.60.030 Violation—Penalties and enforcement.
9.60.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
“Camp facilities” include, but are not limited to, tents, huts, temporary shelters, or vehicles.
“Camp paraphernalia” means, but is not limited to, tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping bags, blankets, mattresses, hammocks, or non-city designated cooking facilities and similar equipment.
“Campsite” means any place where any bedding, sleeping bag, or other sleeping matter, or any stove or fire, is placed, established, maintained, whether or not such place incorporates the use of any tent, lean-to, shack, or any other structure, or any vehicle or part thereof.
“City property” means and includes all real property owned by the city, including public right-of-way and utility easement as those are defined in GMC Section 12.24.050, and all property held in proprietary capacity by the city.
“To camp” means to set up, or to remain in or at, a campsite.
“To store” or “storage” means to put aside or accumulate for use when needed, to put for safekeeping, to place or leave in a location.
Statutory Reference: ORS.
History: Ord. 1226 §1, 1996; Ord. 1510 §1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1521 §1 (Exh. A), 2022.
9.60.020 Prohibited camping.
(1) Except as expressly authorized by the Gladstone Municipal Code, it is unlawful at all times for any persons to establish or occupy a campsite on the following city property:
(a) All public parks;
(b) In a manner reducing the clear, continuous sidewalk width to less than five feet;
(c) All publicly owned or maintained parking lots; and
(d) All public property located within an area zoned for residential use under GMC Title 17.
(2) Except as expressly authorized by the Gladstone Municipal Code, it shall be unlawful for any person to camp or maintain a campsite on any city property during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
(3) Except as expressly authorized by the Gladstone Municipal Code, it shall be unlawful for any individual to store more than 120 cubic feet of personal property, including camp facilities and camp paraphernalia, on city property during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, the City Administrator or designee may temporarily authorize camping or storage of personal property on city property by written order that specifies the period of time and location:
(a) In the event of emergency circumstances;
(b) In conjunction with a special event permit; or
(c) Upon finding it to be in the public interest and consistent with council goals and policies.
(5) The City Administrator may adopt administrative rules to implement any of the provisions of this chapter.
Statutory Reference: ORS
History: Ord. 1226 §1, 1996; Ord. 1236 §1, 1997; Ord. 1510 §1 (Exh. A), 2021.
9.60.030 Violation—Penalties and enforcement.
(1) Violation of this chapter is a Class “C” violation. Each day that a violation occurs will be considered a separate offense.
(2) In addition to any other penalties that may be imposed, violation of this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with ORS 202.077 and 203.079.
Statutory Reference: ORS 202.077, 203.079.
History: Ord. 1226 §1, 1996; Ord. 1496 §1, 2019; Ord. 1510 §1 (Exh. A), 2021.