§ 5-17.02. Definitions.

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions shall govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this chapter.

Aggrieved person. The term "aggrieved person" means any person who is adversely affected by a determination made or action taken by a City officer or employee pursuant to the provisions of this chapter in a manner significantly greater than the public generally, including, but not limited to, any applicant for a permit required by this chapter who is adversely affected by the action of the Chief of Police on such permit.

Athletic event. The term "athletic event" means any event in which a group of persons collectively engage in a sport or form of physical exercise on or within a City street, parking facility, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way, including, but not limited to jogging, running, racing, bicycling, rollerblading, and roller skating.

Chief of Police. The term "Chief of Police" means the Chief of Police or his/her designee if the Chief of Police is unavailable.

City Manager. The term "City Manager" means the City Manager or his/her designee.

Event. The term "event" means any parade, athletic event or public assembly.

Free speech rights. The term "free speech rights" means expressive activity protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article 1, Section 2 of the California Constitution; provided that such activity is the principal purpose of the event.

Parade. The term "parade" means any organized march or organized procession of persons, animals or vehicles (other than public employees acting within the course and scope of their employment) on or within a City street, parking facility, sidewalk or other public right-of-way.

Public assembly. The term "public assembly" means any group of people participating in an organized activity (other than public employees acting within the course and scope of their employment) on or within a City street, parking facility, sidewalk or other public right-of-way, other than a group of people participating in a parade or athletic event.

(§ 2, Ord. 781, eff. August 24, 1992)