Current through November 25, 2024
(1) LICENSE
REQUIRED.
(a) Before a person may operate a
special event campground, the person shall have a license issued by the
department or its agent. The department or its agent may issue a license for a
special event campground only in conjunction with a special event, such as a
fair, rally, carnival, music festival, sporting event, community festival, or
other similar event.
(b) No camping
may occur until a license is granted by the department or its agent.
(2) LICENSE DURATION AND RENEWAL.
A license issued under this section may not exceed 14 days in
duration.
(3) APPLICATION. The
application for a license for a special event campground shall be made to the
department or its agent at least 30 days before the special event. The
application for a license shall be made on an application form provided by the
department or its agent and shall include all of the following:
(a) The location of the event.
(b) An estimate of the number of people to be
accommodated.
(c) The water supply
source and distribution method.
(d)
The number and locations of toilet facilities and plans for servicing and
maintenance.
(e) The number and
location of garbage and refuse disposal sites.
(f) The methods for disposal of liquid
waste.
(g) The applicable fee
specified under s.
ATCP 79.06 and
any fees previously due to the department or its agent.
(4) SIZE.
(a) A campsite in a special event campground
shall have a minimum area of 800 square feet.
(b) A campsite in a special event campground
established before February 1, 2016 is exempt from the requirements in par. (a)
.
(5) WATER SUPPLY.
Potable water shall be provided. If potable water is not provided by a well,
the operator shall obtain prior approval from the department or its agent of a
an alternative method of providing a potable water supply, such as bottled
water provided free of charge or an approved water transport vehicle or storage
container.
(6) TOILET FACILITIES.
(a) If permanent toilet facilities are not
provided in sufficient numbers, portable toilets may be used if approved by the
department of safety and professional services. The operator shall contract
with a licensed waste hauler and provide the department or its agent with a
copy of the written agreement or obtain an alternative method of waste disposal
that is approved by the department under s.
ATCP 79.02(2).
(b) Toilets facilities shall be fly-tight and
vermin-proof with impervious floors, seat risers and seats. Doors shall have
self-closing devices and be equipped with a privacy lock.
(c) Toilet facilities shall be kept clean,
maintained in good repair, and emptied with sufficient frequency to ensure
their proper operation.
(7) WASTEWATER. Water that has been used for
cleaning or personal hygiene shall be disposed of in a manner not to create a
nuisance.
(8) GARBAGE AND REFUSE.
Garbage and refuse shall be stored and disposed of in accordance with s.
ATCP 79.20.
