For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EMERGENCY. An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. The term includes, but is not limited to, a fire, a natural disaster or automobile accident, or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life.
GUARDIAN. A person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person of a minor, or a public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by the court.
LOITERING. Remaining idle in essentially one location and includes the concepts of spending time idly, loafing or walking about aimlessly and also includes the colloquial expression “hanging around”.
MINOR. Any person under the age of 18 years of age.
OPERATOR. Any individual, firm association, partnership or corporation operating, managing or conducting an establishment. The term includes the members or partners of any association or partnership and the officers of the corporation.
PARENT. A person who is a natural parent, adoptive parent or step-parent of another person. The person must be at least 18 years of age and authorized by a parent or guardian to have the care and custody of a minor.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any place to which the public or substantial group of the public has access and shall include, but is not limited to, streets, highways, and the common area of schools, community centers, public libraries, colleges, shopping centers, apartment houses, office buildings, transportation facilities, ice rinks and shops.
REMAINS. To linger or stay, or fail to leave a premises when requested to do so by a police officer, security guards or the owner, operator or other person in control of the premises.
(Ord. 824, passed 4-20-2005)