STURGIS, S.D. – The council also opened up a lengthy discussion on temporary residential camping. The current ordinance came under discussion following a complaint received this year.
City Attorney Eric Davis the current ordinance says non-public guests at an owner-occupied home may camp within one campsite area, up to 19 people total. Public camping at a residence is also limited to one public camping unit. Offering two or more public campsites is not permitted and triggers state campground licensure.
Davis says if the council wishes to change that, it would need to amend the current ordinance.
Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester says there are a lot of questions that need to be answered on the issue and after an hour of discussion, the council asked Davis to bring back some amended ordinance ideas for further discussion at its October 20th meeting.