HomeMy WebLinkAbout08072012 Planning & Zoning Work Session Packet 7.15.010. - Camping, generally.
(a) No camping, other than as specified in section 8.15.510, shall be allowed within the City limits
except in areas designated as campgrounds by resolution of the City Council or in camper parks
operating under permit. Fees for camping in designated public campgrounds shall be set by resolution
of the City Council.
(b) In no event shall camping by one party be allowed for more than 14 consecutive days in one
designated campground, except that disabled and/or senior citizens age 62 and over may camp for
extended periods of time provided that they first obtain a monthly pass from the City. Monthly passes
shall be issued only to those individuals possessing a special permit issued by the City Parks and
Recreation Department. Tents or structures of plastic sheeting, canvas or similar materials are not
eligible for monthly passes or special permits.
(c) Campers must be housed in a camping unit. A camping unit is defined as a motor home, camper,
canopy, fifth-wheeler or tent.
(d) Camping in designated public campgrounds shall be allowed between April 15 and September 30
each year, provided, however„ that the City Manager may delay the opening of campgrounds until such
time as staffing and weather conditions permit such use. Except for those areas opened for camping by
resolution of the council or stated in subsection (e) below, all public campgrounds shall be closed to
camping beginning October 1 through April 14, annually.
(e) Winter camping shall be permitted at the Iditarod camping area located at the south end of
Waterfront Park. Winter camping shall not be allowed in any other public campgrounds unless
specifically authorized by resolution of the City Council.
(f) Campers in violation of this section are subject to citation, eviction and/or impoundment by
authorized personnel. Campers who violate posted camping regulations may have their camping
permits revoked and may be evicted by authorized personnel. If such action is warranted, a complaint
filed by parks personnel shall be considered grounds for City police to issue a citation or take other
appropriate action. Such complaint shall include a complete description of the violation and any contact
between the violator and parks staff.
(Ord. 522, § 2 (part), 1984; Ord. 601, 1988; Ord. 610, 1988: Ord. 646 § 1, 1991; Ord. 654, 1991; Ord.
92-08)
7.15.025. - Parks development and improvements.
All developments and improvements to City-owned park facilities shall require the prior approval of the
City Parks and Recreation Director.
(Ord. 92-16; Ord. 99-16, § 2, 1999)
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TITLE 8-BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND LICENSING
Chapter 8.15.-Trailers, Mobile Home Parks, Camper Parks and Camping
Article 5. -Camping
Article 5. - Camping 1581
�5a1 See§7.15.010 for provisions as to camping on public property.
8,15.510.-General provisions.
8.15.515. -Campine on privately owned lots.
8.15.510. - General provisions.
(a) No camping, other than as specified in § 8.15.515 shall be allowed within the city limits except in
areas designated as campgrounds by resolution of the city council or in camper parks operating under
permit. In no event shall camping by one party be allowed for more than fourteen consecutive days in
one designated campground. Camping in camper parks shall be limited as specified in this chapter.
Fees for camping in designated campgrounds shall be set by resolution of the city council. Fees for
camping in private camper parks shall be established at the discretion of the park manager or owner.
(b) Camping in designated public campgrounds shall be allowed between May 15 and September 30.
Except for those areas opened for camping by resolution of the council, all public campgrounds shall be
closed to camping beginning October 1 through May 14, annually.
(Ord. 522, § 2 (part), 1984; Ord. 601, § 1, 1988; Ord. 610, 1988)
8.16.616. - Camping on privately owned lots.
Camping on privately owned lots outside of a camper park operating under permit shall only be allowed
in RR and unzoned districts (see title 15, planning and land use regulation). Such occupancy shall be
limited to one travel trailer, camper or tent and shall be for recreational or vacationing purposes only.
Camping as provided in this section shall not exceed 60 days per calendar year.
(Ord. 522, § 2 (part), 1984; Ord. 539, 1985)
Seward, Alaska, Code of Ordinances
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Chapter 8.15.-Trailers, Mobile Home Parks, Camper Parks and Camping
Article 6. -Employee Campgrounds
Article 6. - Employee Campgrounds
8.15.610.-Purpose.
8.15.615.-Occupancy requirements.
8.15.620. -Garbage and refuse.
8.15.625. -Sanitary facilities.
8.15.630.-Spacing requirements.
8.15.610. - Purpose.
Generally, employee campgrounds are for established businesses with high seasonal employment of
transient workers, and are not to be construed as construction camps. No employee campground may
be open for more than 150 days per calendar year, and may not open earlier than April 15, nor remain
active later than September 30, except by resolution of the city council based on specific findings that a
longer term, earlier opening date and/or later closing date is warranted because of special
circumstances.
(Ord. 573, 1986; Ord 92-04)
8.15.615. - Occupancy requirements.
Occupancy in an employee campground is limited to the transient workers of that industry or business
applying for the campground permit.
(Ord. 573, 1986)
8.15.620. -Garbage and refuse.
The requirements of section 8.15.340 shall also apply to employee campgrounds.
(Ord. 573, 1986)
8.15.625. - Sanitary facilities.
(a) Separate sanitary facilities shall be provided for each sex. Such facilities shall include either
permanent or portable toilets. If permanent facilities are constructed, they shall conform to section
8.15.425(b) of this chapter.
(b) Shower facilities may either be on-site in conformance with section 8.15.425(b) of this chapter, or
provided on the job site of the employer.
(Ord. 573, 1986)
8.15.630. -Spacing requirements.
The requirements for spacing shall be at least ten feet clear space between recreational vehicles or tent
units. Vehicles other than those being used for living accommodations shall not be parked within the
campground area proper.
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Chapter 8.15. -Trailers, Mobile Home Parks, Camper Parks and Camping
Article 6.-Employee Campgrounds
(Ord. 573, 1986)
Seward, Alaska, Code of Ordinances
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11.15.100. - Camping. [89]
No camping shall be allowed within the city limits except in areas designated as campgrounds by
resolution of the city council. In no event shall camping by one party be allowed for more than 14
consecutive days in one designated campground. Fees for camping shall be set by resolution of the city
council.
(Ord. 462, 1978)