8.56.060 Permit.
A. The chief of police is authorized to permit persons to camp, occupy camp facilities, use camp paraphernalia, or store personal property in parks, streets, or any publicly owned parking lot or publicly owned area, improved or unimproved, in the city of Everett.
B. The chief of police shall approve a permit as provided under this section when, from a consideration of the application and from such other information as may otherwise be obtained, the chief finds that:
1. Adequate sanitary facilities are provided and accessible at or near the camp site,
2. Adequate trash receptacles and trash collection is to be provided,
3. The camping activity will not unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of private property owners, and
4. The camping activity is not reasonably likely to cause injury to persons or property, to provoke disorderly conduct or create a disturbance.
C. The chief of police is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the implementation and enforcement of this chapter.
D. No permit shall be issued for a period of time in excess of seven calendar days.
E. Any person denied a permit may appeal the denial to city council. Notice of appeal must be in writing, and filed with the city clerk within seven calendar days from the date notice of the denial is received. (Ord. 2129-96 § 6, 1996.)