Approve Ordinance 1338, which would prohibit unauthorized camping on county property. BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: ORDINANCE NO. 1338
APPROVE ORDINANCE 1338, WHICH WOULD
PROHIBIT UNAUTHORIZED CAMPING ON COUNTY
PROPERTY
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 25th day of October, 2022.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Kevin A. McDowell Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
By: Kevin A. McDowell, Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST: �a�sc°�"��F's;;•, Sean D. Swope
° fan D. Swope, Vice Chair
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Rieva Lester F. Lee Grose
Rieva Lester, F. Lee Grose, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
County Commissioners
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ORDINANCE 1338
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF LEWIS, PROHIBITING ) ORD. 1338
CAMPING ON COUNTY LANDS AND ADDING A CHAPTER 8.60
OF THE LEWIS COUNTY CODE )
WHEREAS, the public health and safety concerns related to encampments have generated citizen
complaints and resulted in the unsanitary disposal of garbage and solid waste;
WHEREAS, behaviors associated with encampments have resulted in a variety of problems that include,
but are not limited to: uncontained fires; damage to trees, landscaping, public lands, and other natural
areas; contaminated hypodermic needles left on the ground; and biohazards such as exposed human
waste;
WHEREAS, there are threats to the health and safety of the campers themselves and to the community;
and
WHEREAS, the BOCC has reviewed the below proposed ordinance at an open public hearing and it
appearing to be in the best public interest;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby adopts the following code provisions and
amendments as follows:
1. Lewis County hereby adds an additional Chapter 8.60 of the Lewis County Code as
shown below:
8.60.010- Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter,the following definitions apply:
A. "Camp" means erecting a tent or shelter or arranging bedding or both, for the purpose of, or in such
a way that permits, remaining overnight, or parking a trailer, camper, or other vehicle for the purpose of
remaining overnight.
B. "County property" means any County-owned real property.
C. "Vehicle" means every device capable of being moved upon a public highway and in, upon, or by
which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway. Bicycles shall
not be considered vehicles for purposes of this Chapter.
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8.60.020-Camping Prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to camp on any County property, except in areas specifically
designated and posted for those purposes.
8.60.030-Violation is civil infraction.
Violation of the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter shall be a civil infraction and the
provisions of Lewis County Code Section 1.20.040 shall be applicable.
8.60.040- Effective date.
The effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be the first day of December, 2022.
AND FURTHERMORE, the code reviser may make such editorial changes to the online code as are
appropriate in light of its passage.
PASSED IN REGULAR SESSION THIS 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2022,following a public hearing
publicized in the paper of r on 4 and Oct. 11, 2022.
APPROVED AS 0 FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meye , Prosecutor LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
By: Kevin A. McDowell, Deputy Prosecutor Li ds . Poll k, DV , Chair
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Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board F. Lee Grose, Commissioner
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOCC Meeting Date: Oct. 25, 2022
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Hearing - Ordinance
Approve Ordinance 1338, which would prohibit unauthorized camping on county property
Contact: Rieva Lester Phone:
Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners
Description:
Notice of hearing took place Oct. 4
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status
PA's Office Approved
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Kevin McDowell