Wisconsin Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Agency ATCP. Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection |
Chapters 55-89. Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety |
Chapter 79. Campgrounds |
Section 79.26. Special event campgrounds.
Latest version.
- (1) Permit required.(a) Before a person may operate a special event campground, the person shall have a permit issued by the department or its agent. The department or its agent may issue a permit 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 permit is granted by the department or its agent.(2) Permit duration and renewal. A permit issued under this section may not exceed 14 days in duration.(3) Application. The application for a permit 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 permit 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 .
CR 15-001
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Register October 2015 No. 718
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renum. from DHS 178.26
Register June 2016 No. 726
; correction in (3) (g), (6) (a), (8) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7.
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Register June 2016 No. 726
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35.17
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