§ 14.1.3. Terms; Definitions

(A)

In these rules, unless otherwise provided, words and phrases mean what they mean in the City Code. The rules of construction that apply to the City Code apply to these rules.

(B)

In this section:

(1)

"Director" means the director of PARD, and includes the director's designee.

(2)

"PARD" means the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department.

(3)

"Park," or "Park Facility," unless otherwise expressly stated, includes all parks, wildlife preserves, recreational facilities, and other areas belonging to the City and managed by, or under the authority of, PARD except a cemetery.

(4)

"Park employee" includes a contractor.

(5)

"Permit" means a permit issued under this section or under the authority of PARD.

(6)

"Permittee" means a person holding a permit from PARD.

(7)

"Slackline" means a span of webbing or a similar material used for slacklining.

(8)

"Slacklining" means an activity in which a participant balances on a span of webbing or a similar material that is anchored at two fixed points.

(9)

"Weapon" means an instrument designed, adapted, or used to inflict bodily harm, including, but not limited to, a club, explosive weapon, firearm, illegal knife, or knuckles, as each of those terms is defined in Chapter 46 of the Penal Code.

(10)

"Zip Line" means a pulley suspended on a cable that is mounted on an incline, and designed to enable a user to travel from the top to the bottom of the inclined cable.

Source: Rule No. R0161-14.25, 11-19-14 .