§ 16-26. Definitions.

Whenever used in this article or in any Rowan County park or recreation center regulation, the following respective terms, unless otherwise therein expressly defined, shall mean and include each of the meanings herein respectively set forth.

Bathing area means any beach or water area designated by the commission as a bathing area.

Bridle path or trail means any path or trail maintained for persons riding on horseback.

Commission means the county parks and recreation commission.

Foot path or trail means any path or trail maintained for pedestrians.

Owner means any person owning, leasing, operating or having the exclusive use of a vehicle, animal or any other property under a lease or otherwise.

Park means, unless specifically limited herein, includes all designated parks, parkways, sites and other recreational areas under the jurisdiction of the county parks and recreation commission.

Permits means any written license issued by or under authority of the commission, permitting the performance of a specified act or acts.

Person means any natural person, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, firm or co-partnership.

Recreation facility , as defined in NCGS 14-415.23 (c) and (d) regarding carry of a concealed handgun, includes only the following:

(1)

An athletic field, including any appurtenant facilities such as restrooms, during an organized athletic event if the field had been scheduled for use with the Rowan County Parks and Recreation Department.

(2)

A swimming pool, including any appurtenant facilities used for dressing, storage of personal items, or other uses relating to the swimming pool.

(3)

A facility used for athletic events, including, but not limited to a gymnasium.

NOTE: The term "recreation facility" does not include any greenway, designated biking or walking path, an area that is customarily used as a walkway or bike path although not specifically designated for such use, open areas or fields where athletic events may occur unless the area qualifies as an "athletic field" pursuant to item (1) of this definition, and any other area not specifically described in this definition for recreation facility.

Regulation means any regulation duly adopted by the county parks and recreation commission and posted as a county parks and recreation center regulation.

Unnecessary stopping means bringing a vehicle to a complete stop at a point other than in a parking place, or other than in conformity with traffic regulations and other than because of a defect in such vehicle.

(Ord. of 5-3-76, § 1; Ord. of 9-2-14)