For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, words and the derivations thereof shall have the meaning given herein.
“CHILD.” Any person under the age of 18.
“CHILD CARE FACILITY.” A facility which provides care, training, education, custody or supervision for at least four children who are not related by blood, marriage, or adoption to the owner or operator of the facility, for part of the 24-hour day, at least three days per week, whether or not the facility is operated for profit or charges for the services it offers.
“CHILD SAFETY AREA.” Any tract or parcel of land on which any of the following facilities are located: public parks, private and public schools, public libraries, amusement arcades, video arcades, indoor and outdoor amusement centers, amusement parks, public or commercial swimming pools, child care facilities, public or private youth soccer or baseball field or other areas where youth sports activities occur, crisis center or shelter, skate park or rink, public or private youth center, movie theater, bowling alley, scouting facilities and offices for Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
“DATABASE.” The Texas Department of Public Safety's Sex Offender Database or the Sex Offender Registration files maintained by the Sex Offender Registration Officer of the Burkburnett Police Department.
“GUARDIAN.” An individual who has been formally appointed as the guardian of a child by a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter XIII of the Texas Probate Code or similar statute of another state and whose appointment is valid and effective in this state at the time it is relied upon pursuant to the regulations of this chapter.
“LOITER.” Standing, sitting idly, whether or not the person is in a vehicle or remaining in or around an area.
“PUBLIC WAY.” Any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access and includes, but is not limited to, streets, shopping centers, parking lots, transportation facilities, restaurants, shops and similar areas that are open to the use of the public.
“RESIDE.” To live, dwell, abide, stay, or lodge for a period of more than one day.
“RESIDENCE.” Any house, apartment, mobile home, manufactured home, or structure capable of human habitation.
“SCHOOL.” A private, public, or charter elementary or secondary school.
“SEX OFFENDER.” An individual who has been:
(1) Convicted of, or placed on deferred adjudication for, a sexual offense involving a person under 17 years of age for which the individual is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure or
(2) Civilly committed as a sexually violent predator under Chapter 841 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and is subject to outpatient treatment and supervision under that chapter.
(Ord. 783, passed 7-19-10)