§ 9.11.020 — Definitions

9.11.020 - Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, defined terms appear in italics. The following definitions apply in this chapter: Abatement means the process of documenting and collecting eligible items for storage, and removing and disposing of, recycling, or reusing of waste at an encampment according to the process in Section 9.11.040. Bulky item means any item that is too large or a group of items that cumulatively are too large to fit in one 60-gallon trash container with the lid closed, including, but not limited to, a mattress, couch, chair or other furniture or appliance. The following items shall not constitute a bulky item: a portable, collapsible picnic chair or table, bicycle or any item approved for a City-authorized special event. Camp means to pitch, erect, or occupy an encampment, or to use camp paraphernalia or both, for the purpose of, or in a way that facilitates outdoor sheltering for living accommodation purposes or for remaining outdoors overnight. Camp paraphernalia means personal property used to facilitate occupancy of an area and includes personal property typically associated with camping such as tarps, cots, beds, sleeping bags, hammocks, bedding, camp stoves, cooking equipment, buckets, and similar equipment, mattresses, couches, dressers, or other furniture. City Manager means the Chief Administrative Officer of the City, or his designee. Encampment means one or more temporary, makeshift, or hand-built structures not intended for long-term continuous occupancy, including tents, that are used to shelter one or more persons or their belongings and that are not authorized by the property owner. Encampment includes any camp paraphernalia and personal property associated with or located in or around the structures or tents. Open space means any undeveloped public property either primarily in its natural state, including canyons, and unimproved waterways, or that is held out by the City or used by the public for passive recreational purposes, conservation, habitat preservation, or that maintains or enhances the conservation of natural or scenic resources. Park means any public property, whether developed or undeveloped, held out by the City or used by the public for active or passive park and recreation uses, including adjacent buffer lands and natural areas and any adjacent parking lots and perimeter sidewalks. The definition of park includes open space within the City. Personal property means any and all tangible property, and includes, but is not limited to, goods, materials, merchandise, tents, bedding, sleeping bags, hammocks, and personal items such as luggage, backpacks, clothing, documents, medication and household items. Shelter means any City-funded shelter or shelter provided as part of the City's Department of Housing and Human Service coordinated response for shelter placements where individuals or families experiencing homelessness can access beds and other services or an area designated by the City Manager for use by individuals or families experiencing homelessness. A list of current shelters is provided on the City's website and is available through 3-1-1 Riverside. Waste means material of any nature that constitutes rubbish, solid waste, liquid waste or medical waste. Waste also includes abandoned or unidentified personal property that is left unattended on public sidewalks and rights-of-way or other public property. Waste includes Hazardous waste as defined in California Public Resources Code section 40141.7 and Infectious waste as defined in California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 17225.36. Waste does not include compost piles, composting or recyclable material properly contained and disposed of in a timely fashion. Wildland Urban Interface means a public geographical area identified by the State of California as a "Fire Hazard Severity Zone" in accordance with Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4202 and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189.

(Ord. 7689, § 4(Exh. A), 2024)