Article 01: General Provisions

42-1.  Definitions.

A.  Town Public Land: Any tract of land and easement conveyed to the Town of Durham by deed duly recorded. For the purposes of this ordinance, such public land shall constitute a public place as defined in RSA 644:2 entitled "Disorderly Conduct”.

B.  Special Event Permit: A written permit issued by the Durham Town Administrator authorizing the activities specified in Section 42-2.

42-2.  Special Event Permit Required for Activities on Public Land.

The following activities on town public land require a Special Event Permit which may be requested by completing a Special Event Permit Application Form as provided by the Town of Durham.

A.  The kindling of an open fire, including any camp or cooking fire.

B.  The use of camp stoves utilizing liquid or gas fuel.

C.  The pitching of a tent, placing or erecting any other camping device, or sleeping on the ground.

42-3. Permit Required From Fire Department.

The requirements of this section shall be in addition to those set forth in RSA 227-L:17 that require a Fire Department permit before lighting certain types of fires.

42-4.  Removal of Unattended Camping Shelters.

Officials of the Town of Durham are authorized to dismantle and remove any items described in Section 42-2 that have been placed on Town Public Land without first obtaining a Special Event Permit.

42-5.  Penalty.

The penalty for violating this ordinance shall be a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each instance.

(This Section was created by Ord. #2004-04 dated 08/16/04)