For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ARCHERY. The art, sport, or skill of shooting with a bow and arrow.
dBA. The sound pressure level, in decibels, as measured using the impulse mode and "A" weighting network on a precision sound level meter.
FIREARM. A weapon, including pistols, rifles, and shotguns, capable of firing a projectile using an explosive charge as a propellant.
FIRING LINE. A line parallel to a target from which firearms or arrows are discharged.
PERSON. Any individual, corporation, association, club, firm, or partnership.
SAFETY FAN. An area on a shooting range facility designed to contain all projectiles fired from a shooting range.
SHOOTING RANGE. An area designed and improved to encompass shooting stations or firing lines, target areas, berms and baffles, and other related components.
SHOOTING RANGE FACILITY. A public or private facility, including individual shooting ranges, safety fans or shotfall zones, structures, parking areas, and other associated improvements, designed for the purpose of providing a place for the discharge of various types of firearms or the practice of archery. This does not include incidental target practice areas on private property.
SHOOTING STATION. A fixed point from which firearms or arrows are discharged.
SHOTFALL ZONE. An area within which the shot or pellets contained in a shotgun shell typically fall.
STRUCTURE. A walled and roofed building that is principally above ground; a manufactured or mobile home; a storage tank for gases or liquids; or any other permanent, human-made facilities.
(Ord. 2008-01, passed 7-21-2008)