For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
CHILD. Any person under the age of 18 years.
CHILD CARE FACILITY. As defined in the County Zoning Ordinance.
CHILD CARE INSTITUTION. As defined in the County Zoning Ordinance.
CHILD SAFETY ZONE. Includes public parks, private and public schools, public libraries, amusement arcades, video arcades, indoor and outdoor amusement centers, amusement parks, public or commercial and semi-private swimming pools, child care facilities, child care institutions, public or private athletic complexes, crisis centers or shelters, skate parks or rinks, public or private youth centers, movie theaters, bowling alleys, scouting facilities and the offices of protective services.
PARK or PLAYGROUND. One of the following:
(1) Any land, including improvements to the land, which is administered, operated or managed by the city for the use of the general public as a recreational area; or
(2) City recreational areas including, but not limited to, conservation areas, jogging trails, bicycle trails, recreational trails, recreational centers, water parks, swimming pools, soccer fields, baseball or softball fields, football fields or basketball courts.
PERMANENT RESIDENCE. A place where a person abides under I.C. 11-8-8 and I.C. 35-42-4.
PLACES WHERE CHILDREN REGULARLY CONGREGATE. Same as CHILD SAFETY ZONE.
PUBLIC WAY. Any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access, including, but not limited to, streets, shopping centers, parking lots, transportation centers, restaurants, shops and similar areas which are open to the use of the public.
SCHOOL. A private or public preschool, private or public elementary school or private or public secondary school.
SEX OFFENDER. An individual who has been convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication for a sexual offense involving a person under 18 years of age for which the individual is required to register as a sex offender under I.C. 35-42-4 and I.C. 11-8-8.
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE. A place where a person abides, lodges or resides as defined by I.C. 11-8-8 and I.C. 35-42-4.
(Prior Code, § 8.50.020) (Ord. 2008-01, passed 2-4-2008; Ord. 2017-04, passed 3-6-2017)