For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CURFEW HOURS. This term means:
(1) For a child 15, 16 or 17 years of age:
(a) Between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday;
(b) After 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday; and
(c) Before 5:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday; and
(2) For a child under 15 years of age, after 11:00 p.m. or before 5:00 a.m. on any day.
EMERGENCY. An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. The terms includes, but is not limited to, a fire, natural disaster, automobile accident or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life.
GUARDIAN. This term means:
(1) A person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person of a minor; or
(2) A public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by a court.
MINOR. Any person under 18 years of age and is synonymous with the term JUVENILE for the purposes of this chapter.
PARENT. A person who is:
(1) A natural parent, adoptive parent or stepparent of another person; or
(2) 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 a substantial group of the public has access and includes but is not limited to, streets, sidewalks, highways and private residences left open to the public without the presence of adult supervision and the common areas of schools, hospitals, apartments, office buildings and transportation facilities.
REMAIN. To:
(1) Linger or stay, whether on foot or in a vehicle; or
(2) Fail to leave premises when requested to do so by a police officer or the owner, operator or person in control of the premises.
(Ord. 1998-4B, passed 5-12-98)