§ 15-1-1 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning,

   CAMP.

      (1)   To use real property controlled or owned by the city for living accommodation purposes such as:

         (a)   Sleeping;

         (b)   Making preparations to sleep, including the laying down of bedding for the purpose of sleeping;

         (c)   Storing personal belongings;

         (d)   Making any fire;

         (e)   Using any tents or shelter or other structure or vehicle for sleeping;

         (f)   Doing any digging or earth breaking;

         (g)   Using items associated with camping;

         (h)   Regularly cooking or preparing meals; or

         (i)   Living in a parked vehicle.

      (2)   The above listed activities constitute camping when it reasonably appears, in light of all circumstances, that the participants, in conducting these activities, are in fact using the area for living accommodations regardless of the intent of the participants or the nature of any other activities in which they may also be engaged.

   CITY. The City of Apache Junction.

   DIRECTOR. The director of the parks and recreation department for the City of Apache Junction, or his or her designee.

   PARK. Includes all city parks, trails, swimming pools, buildings, playgrounds, skate park and/or any other public property under management and control of the parks and recreation department, owned or leased by the city for the public benefit including but not limited to leased Bureau of Land Management property and Arizona State Land Department property.

   SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR. Includes alcohol, brandy, whisky, rum, tequila, mescal, gin, vodka, wine, porter, ale, beer, malt liquor, malt beverage or absinthe, or compound or mixture of any of them or of any with vegetables or other substances, alcohol bitters, bitters containing alcohol, and any liquid mixture or preparation, whether patented or otherwise, fruits preserved in ardent spirits, and beverages containing more than ½ of 1% of alcohol by volume, which produces intoxication or any increase in a person’s blood alcohol level.

   UNMANNED AIRCRAFT. Includes all unmanned aircraft as defined in A.R.S. § 13-2729(F)(7), as amended.

   UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (“UAS”). Includes all unmanned aircraft systems as defined in A.R.S. § 13-2729(F)(7), as amended.

(Ord. 1442, passed 2-7-2017)