For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GANG ACTIVITY. The commission, attempted commission or solicitation of any offense as defined in I.C. Title 35, Articles 41 through 49 inclusive, and further shall include any activity or conduct that violates existing city ordinances committed by two or more persons, or by an individual at the direction of, or in association with, any street gang, with the intent to promote, further, or assist in any criminal conduct by gang members.
LOITER. To remain in any one place with no apparent purpose.
PUBLIC PLACE. The public way and any other location open to the public, whether either publicly or privately owned.
STREET GANG. Any on-going organization, association in fact, or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, having as one if its substantial activities the commission of any criminal act and whose members individually or collectively engage in or have engaged in a pattern of gang activity.
(Prior Code, § 131.45) (Ord. 0-93-0023, passed - -1993)