§ 21-286. Prohibition on overnight camping.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided for in this Code, there shall be no overnight camping on County facility/property. Overnight camping is defined as the use of outdoor space for living accommodation purposes involving the erection of structures such as the setting up of any tents, shacks, or shelters for sleeping activities, from the hours of sunset to sunrise. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County.

(2)

Any person violating this section shall, upon being warned by a County official or a law enforcement officer, cease the prohibited activity. If the person continues the prohibited activity after such warning, the official or law enforcement officer may direct the individual to leave the premises. Any individual who does not leave as directed is subject to arrest for trespassing pursuant to Section 810.09 Florida Statutes.

(3)

Any homeless person, as defined in 24 CFR Section 583.5, violating this section shall first be offered an opportunity to go to a homeless shelter by a County official or law enforcement officer, if there is space available at such a shelter. The requirement to offer an opportunity to go to a homeless shelter shall not apply to any sexual predator or sexual offender, as defined in section 21-280 of the Code, or to any person that is otherwise ineligible to stay at a homeless shelter.

(Ord. No. 12-114, § 1, 12-18-12; Ord. No. 18-1, § 1, 1-23-18)