For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHIEF OF POLICE. The Chief of Police of the city, or a designated representative.
CURFEW HOURS.
(1) 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. any day except Friday or Saturday; and
(2) 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
DIRECT ROUTE. The shortest path of travel through a public place to reach a final destination without any detour or stop along the way.
EMERGENCY. Includes, but is not limited to, a fire, a natural disaster, an automobile accident or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life.
ESTABLISHMENT. Any privately owned place of business operated for a profit to which the public is invited, including, but not limited to, any place of amusement or entertainment.
HOLDING LOCATION. A place designated by the Chief of Police to which a minor taken into custody for a violation of this chapter will be delivered to await pickup by a parent or juvenile authorities.
MINOR. Any person under 17 years of age.
OPERATOR. Any individual, firm, association, partnership or corporation operating, managing or conducting any establishment. The term OPERATOR includes the members or partners of an association or partnership and the officers of a corporation.
PARENT. A person who is:
(1) A natural or adoptive parent of another person;
(2) A court-appointed guardian of another person; or
(3) At least 21 years of age and authorized by a parent or court-appointed guardian to have the care and custody of another person.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any street, alley, highway, sidewalk, playground, park, plaza, building or other place used by or open to the public.
REMAIN. To:
(1) Linger or stay unnecessarily; or
(2) Fail to leave premises when requested to do so by a police officer or the owner, operator or other person in control of the premises.
(Ord. 2006-0613, passed - -)