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WHEREAS, in instances involving unauthorized camping, law enforcement officers intend to make reasonable efforts to obtain compliance by informal means, including directing individuals to leave the property and, where appropriate, making referrals to social service providers such as emergency medical treatment, mental health treatment, and other social services, including temporary shelter, drug or alcohol rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the Batesville City Council finds it advisable to adopt this ordinance for the public health, safety, and the preservation of Peace with the City. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS THAT: Section 1: Title. This ordinance shall be titled as and cited as City of Batesville "Ban of Unauthorized Camping." Section 2: Definitions: (a) AUTHORIZATION. Express written permission given by the property owner or the owner's authorized agent. (b) BRIDGE. A structure, including the approaches thereto, erected in order to afford passage over any obstruction in any public road, railroad, or other right-of-way, or to afford passage under or over existing public roads, railroads, or other rights -of -way. (c) CAMP or CAMPING. To reside, dwell, or otherwise remain temporarily in a place, using Transitory Shelter. Camp or camping does not include the use of public property or public facilities for their intended and designated recreational use or for authorized public or private events that involve the use of tents, awnings, or other structures in connection with such recreational use or authorized public or private event. (d) EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. Any private school, including a parochial school that offers a course of instruction for students in one or more grades from kindergarten through grade 12, or a private college or university. (e) GOVERNMETAL ENTITY. Any federal, state, or local government, including, but not limited to, a municipality, county, unit of state government, educational institution, public school district, junior college district or special purpose district. (f) NON-RESIDENTIAL. Any property or area within the territorial limits of the City that is not included in Residential District as defined in the Zoning Ordinance or that is used for a commercial or industrial use. (g) PROPERTY OWNER. Is the natural person or entity identified on the deed or leasehold for private property.