Except as otherwise provided in this section, the words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the same meaning as described thereto, unless from the context hereof it clearly appears that a different meaning is intended.
AVAILABLE SHELTER.
A public or private shelter or similar accommodation, with an available overnight space, open to an individual or family unit experiencing homelessness, at no charge. A shelter shall not be considered available when the individual cannot occupy said space due to overcapacity, exhaustion of stay limitations, or when religious observance is required as a condition of gaining shelter. If the individual refuses available shelter or otherwise cannot utilize the available shelter space due to voluntary actions including, but not limited to, intoxication, drug use, unruly behavior, or violation of shelter rules, the overnight shelter space shall be considered available.
CAMP.
Placing, setting up or utilizing camping equipment such as tents, tarpaulins, temporary shelters whether commercially produced or improvised from random materials, cooking facilities, hammocks, ground cover, bedding, sleeping bags or other equipment of a similar nature used for living accommodation or lodging purposes in the outdoors. CAMPING does not include use of umbrellas or sun shades during the time the park is open to the public or the use of temporary structures pursuant to a permit issued pursuant to this chapter. An activity shall constitute CAMPING when it reasonably appears, in light of all the circumstances, the participants in conducting these activities are in fact using the area as a sleeping or living accommodation regardless of the intent of the participants or the nature of any other activities in which they may also be engaging. CAMPING shall not include merely sitting, lying or sleeping outside in a public park area or the use of a blanket, towel or mat in a public park/recreation area during the time the park is open to the public.
CAMP EQUIPMENT.
Tents, tarpaulins, lean-tos, huts, cardboard boxes, or similar makeshift temporary shelters constructed from random materials, as well as cooking facilities, hammocks, ground cover, bedding, sleeping bags, or other similar equipment used for living in the outdoors.
CITY.
The City of Tulare.
DEPARTMENT.
The Parks, Library and Recreation Department.
DIRECTOR.
The Community Services Director of the city or his or her authorized representative.
IN-LINE SKATES.
A common roller skate with wheels in a straight line resembling the blade of an ice skate.
PARK.
Any outdoor area owned, leased, or controlled by the city opened to the public for recreational use, including but not limited to any body of water, land, campsite, recreation area, building, or structure.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
An advisory board to the City Council to advise and assist in the development of park and recreation activities in the city.
ROLLER BLADES.
A type of roller skate in which the wheels are set in a single straight line under the boot; a type of in-line skate.
ROLLER SKATES.
A shoe, boot, or an apparatus worn on a shoe or boot with wheels attached, whether permanently or temporarily, to such shoe, boot or apparatus.
SKATEBOARD.
A four wheeled platform used for the activity of skateboarding that is propelled by pushing with one foot while the other remains on the board, or by pumping in structures such as a mega ramp, vert ramp, half-pipe, mini ramp, quarter pipe or bowl.
SKATEBOARD PARK.
Any area designated by the city for exclusive public use of in-line skates, roller blades, or skateboards.
TULARE CITY COUNCIL.
The elected or appointed legislative body of the City of Tulare.
(1995 Code, § 8.36.010) (Ord. 2021-06, passed 1-18-2022; Ord. 14-05, passed 10-21-2014; Ord. 03-1915, passed - -2003)