Sec. 94-1. - Camping near Gulf of Mexico.
Sec. 94-1. - Camping near Gulf of Mexico.
(a)
Camping defined. For the purpose of this section, "camping" is defined as:
(1)
Sleeping or otherwise being in a temporary shelter out-of-doors; or
(2)
Sleeping out-of-doors; or
(3)
Cooking over an open flame or fire out-of-doors.
(b)
Camping prohibited, exceptions.
(1)
Camping is prohibited on all public property within the unincorporated area of Collier County, except as may be specifically authorized by the appropriate governmental authority.
(2)
Camping is prohibited on all property within the unincorporated area of Collier County used for residential purposes; however, that camping is permitted on such property with the permission and consent of the property owner.
(c)
Providing for transport to shelter if beds are available. Whenever a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that a violation of this section has occurred, he or she shall advise the person of the violation and afford the person an opportunity to relocate to a publically available shelter. If the person elects to be transported to the public shelter the law enforcement officer shall make available such transportation to a public shelter for such purpose and the person making such election shall not be charged with a violation of this section. If a bed is available and the person refuses to relocate to the public shelter, then such person may be charged with a violation of this section. If a bed is not available, then this section shall not be enforced.
(d)
Penalties. Violations of this section shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail as provided for in F.S. § 125.69.
(Ord. No. 74-7, § 1; Ord. No. 2008-65, §§ 1—4)
Cross reference— Park use, § 98-56 et seq.; camping at night on W. J. Janes Memorial Scenic Drive, § 110-2; public beach access, § 146-61 et seq.