13-1 DEFINITIONS. — Danville Zoning Code

For purposes of this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the definitions set forth herein, as follows:

a. Adult shall mean an individual who is 18 years of age or older.
b. Camp or camping shall mean to pitch, erect or occupy space for the purpose of, or in a way that facilities, outdoor sheltering or living accommodation purposes or for remaining outdoors overnight.
c. Child shall mean an individual who is 12 years of age or younger.
d. Director shall mean the Director of the Town of Danville’s Recreation, Arts and Community Services Department.

e. Facility or community facility shall mean any park, recreational area, or building owned and managed, controlled or operated by the Town.

f. Fee facility shall mean a building, structure, or park amenity which may be rented and reserved for the exclusive use of individuals or groups and for which a fee has been established by Town Council resolution.

g. Open space shall mean lands managed by the Town of Danville left in their natural, undeveloped state to promote the scenic and aesthetic beauty, and used for the preservation of natural resources and outdoor recreation.

h. Park shall mean all open spaces, parks, school-parks, recreation areas, roadside greenways, and trails owned and maintained or under the care and supervision of the Town. This definition shall include Hap Magee Ranch Park, which is jointly owned by the Town of Danville and Contra Costa County, and which is maintained by the Town of Danville.

i. Permit shall mean a permit issued by the Director or the Director’s designee which shall contain the following information:

The name of the person or organization to whom the permit is issued;
The name of the park or facility and/or the identification of the activity to which the permit applies;
Effective date(s) and times of the permit; and such other administrative information as may be necessary.

j. Park playground shall mean any area of a Town owned park, including Hap Magee Ranch Park, which has been designated by the Director as a children’s playground and on which clear and visible signage has been posted providing notice of the status as a children’s playground and the prohibition set forth in section 13-2.3 of this code.

k. Picnic area shall mean an area within a park which contains picnic tables and which is regularly used as a place for picnics.

l. Town shall mean Town of Danville.

(Ord. #91-13, §1; Ord. #95-08, §1; Ord. #2024-10, § 2 (part))