For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE. A motor vehicle that is equipped with a saddle for the use of the rider, designed to propel itself with three or four tires in contact with the ground, designed by the manufacturer for off-highway use by the operator only, and not designed by the manufacturer for farming or lawn care.
ARTIFACTS. Objects used or modified by humans, including but not limited to arrowheads, dart points, stone, bone or shell implements or any other object of historic or archeological significance.
CAMP or CAMPING. Erecting a tent, arranging bedding or both for the purpose of remaining overnight, or the use of a trailer, camper or other vehicle for the purpose of sleeping during the night.
CITY PARK. Any area of real property owned, used or maintained by the city as a public park, playground or athletic facility, together with any adjacent or nearby area for parking of vehicles in connection with the use of park.
CULTURAL FEATURE. Includes but is not limited to city archeological landmarks, archeological sites, historic sites and structures, Indian rock art or historic rock art.
FIREARM. Any device from which a shot, projectile, arrow or bolt is fired by the force of an explosion, compressed air, gas or mechanical device. FIREARMS include but are not limited to the following: rifle, shotgun, handgun, air rifle and pellet gun, longbow, cross bow, sling shot, blow gun, spear gun or dart gun.
MOTOR VEHICLE. As defined in the Texas Transportation Code.
NIGHT. The period beginning one-half hour after sunset and ending one-half hour before sunrise.
PARK BOUNDARY. River front parkland jurisdiction shall extend to the opposite riverbank.
RUN AT LARGE. Any domesticated animal that is unaccompanied or not under the immediate physical control of its owner or caretaker.
TEMPORARY RESTRICTION. Any restriction imposed by the Mayor or City Council on the use of city park areas or facilities for a period less than 30 days.
WILDLIFE. Any animal, bird, amphibian, reptile, fish, shellfish or other aquatic life or any portion thereof.
(Ord. 08-348, passed 5-13-2008; Ord. 2023-06-15, passed 6-15-2023)