Unless the particular provisions or the context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in this section shall govern the construction, meaning and application of words and phrases used in this Chapter.
(a) “Abandoned Personal Property” means Personal Property to which the owner surrenders, relinquishes or disclaims all right, title, claim and possession, with intention of not reclaiming it or resuming its ownership, possession or enjoyment. Indicia of Abandoned Personal Property shall include, but not be limited to, the act of leaving the Personal Property in a Public Area so that it may be appropriated by the next comer.
(b) “Alley” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 110 of the California Vehicle Code.
(c) “Camp” or “Camping” means i) residing in or using any Public Area for living accommodation or lodging purposes with one’s Personal Property or while storing one’s Personal Property, and/or ii) constructing, maintaining, occupying, inhabiting or using Camping Facilities and/or constructing, using or maintaining Camping Paraphernalia. For purposes of this section, “Camping” shall not include merely sleeping outside in a park or the use of a blanket, towel or mat in a park during the time the park is open to the public.
(d) “Camping Facilities” include, but are not limited to, Tents, huts or other temporary physical shelters, but excluding Umbrellas or Sun Shades.
(e) “Camping Paraphernalia” includes, but is not limited to, tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping bags, bedrolls, bedding, luggage, hammocks, cooking equipment and/or other similar articles of equipment or items that are accessory to Camping Facilities.
(f) “Chief of Police” means the Chief of Police of the City of Anaheim, or his/her designee.
(g) “City Clerk” means the City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, or his/her designee.
(h) “City Manager” shall have the same meaning as section 600 of Charter of the City of Anaheim, and shall include his/her designee.
(i) “Community Services Director” means the Community Services Director of the City of Anaheim, or his/her designee.
(j) “Park” shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 13.08.010 of this Code.
(k) “Police Department” means the Anaheim Police Department.
(l) “Public Area” means a public place, including, but not limited to, any public streets, alleys, public parking lots, public parks, public rights-of-way, parkways, public sidewalks, recreational areas or other publicly-owned or controlled property.
(m) “Personal Property” means tangible personal belongings or possessions, which shall include any movable or tangible thing that is subject to ownership; property or chattels that can be seen, weighed, measured, felt, or touched, including, but not limited to, furniture, appliances, Camping Facilities, Camping Paraphernalia, money, books, and “shopping carts” or “carts” as defined in Chapter 7.52 of this Code.
(n) “Shopping carts” or “carts” shall have the meaning set forth in Chapter 7.52 of this Code.
(o) “Store”, “Stored” or “Storage” means to put aside Personal Property in a Public Area or accumulate it for use when needed; to place Personal Property in a Public Area for safekeeping; and/or to leave Personal Property unattended in a Public Area.
(p) “Street” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 590 of the California Vehicle Code.
(q) “Tent” means shelter or structure that is not entirely open on all sides;
(r) “Umbrellas or Sun Shades” means any canopy or cover that is open on all sides, consists of pliable tent-like material such as canvas, nylon or other synthetic fabric, and that is held aloft by one or more supporting metal, plastic or wooden poles.
(s) “Unclaimed Personal Property” means Personal Property that has been turned in to the Chief of Police pursuant to Section 11.10.040, and that has not been claimed within a period of ninety (90) days by its owner. (Ord. 6290 § 1 (part); November 5, 2013.)