In enacting this Chapter, it is not Provo City’s intent to criminalize homelessness nor violate a homeless person’s constitutional rights. Likewise, the City does not wish to prohibit the ordinary recreational use of the parks such as picnicking on a blanket, or resting or sleeping in a park during normal park hours. Enforcement of this Chapter shall be undertaken to avoid such results.

Upon conviction for a violation of this Chapter, in addition to any other factors deemed appropriate by the Court, the Court shall consider in mitigation whether or not the person immediately removed all personal property and litter, including, but not limited to, bottles, cans, and garbage from the campsite after being informed it was in violation of the law.