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San Francisco County Municipal Code Art. 1 Definitions

San Francisco County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Francisco County

Cite as: San Francisco County Municipal Code Article 1 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 1.1. "Park" Defined. Sec. 1.2. "Commission" Defined. Sec. 1.3. "Executive Director" Defined. Sec. 1.4. "Person" Defined. Sec. 1.5. "Sign" Defined. Sec. 1.6. "Vehicle" Defined. Sec. 1.7. "Park Patrol" Defined.

SEC. 1.1. "PARK" DEFINED.

When used in this Code, the word "park" shall mean and include those certain grounds, public access areas, promenades, plazas, roadways, avenues, squares, recreation facilities, and other property identified in Appendix A attached hereto, any other areas that are or become publicly-dedicated public access areas and such other areas of land or water that are designated to be subject to this Code by a resolution of the San Francisco Port Commission and which are under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Port Commission. Any park abutting the waters of San Francisco Bay shall not be deemed to include the waters of San Francisco Bay except that the term "park" shall also include those areas of waters within the Port Commission's jurisdiction that are specifically designated by the Port Commission by resolution to be subject to this Code. The Port Commission shall keep on file a graphic representation of such "Parks" which shall be updated as needed to represent the "Parks" subject to this Port Code. (Added by Ord. 92-00, File No. 000634, App. 5/19/2000)

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SEC. 1.2. "COMMISSION" DEFINED.

When used in this Code, the word "Commission" refers to the San Francisco Port Commission of the City and County of San Francisco. (Added by Ord. 92-00, File No. 000634, App. 5/19/2000)

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SEC. 1.3. "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR" DEFINED.

When used in this Code, the words "Executive Director" refer to the Executive Director appointed by the Commission pursuant to Charter Section B3.581 or to a person designated by the Executive Director to act on his or her behalf. (Added by Ord. 92-00, File No. 000634, App. 5/19/2000)

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SEC. 1.4. "PERSON" DEFINED.

The word "person" when used in this Code shall mean and include any person, association, partnership, firm or corporation. (Added by Ord. 92-00, File No. 000634, App. 5/19/2000)

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SEC. 1.5. "SIGN" DEFINED.

The word "sign" when used in this Code shall mean any literal, pictorial or symbolic representation, including, but not limited to, a written, printed, photocopied or painted message on any paper, cardboard, wood, metal, cloth, or other flat surface.

(Added by Ord. 92-00, File No. 000634, App. 5/19/2000)

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SEC. 1.6. "VEHICLE" DEFINED.

When used in this Code, the word "vehicle" shall mean any device, in, upon, or by which a person or property is or may be propelled, moved or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following: automobile, truck, motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, animal-drawn carriage, buckboard, cart, and minibike or bicycle when operated under engine power. (Added by Ord. 92-00, File No. 000634, App. 5/19/2000)

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SEC. 1.7. "PARK PATROL" DEFINED.

When used in this Code, the words "Park Patrol" refer to persons hired as employees or contractors of the Commission or City and County of San Francisco to patrol the areas under the jurisdiction of the Commission. (Added by Ord. 92-00, File No. 000634, App. 5/19/2000)

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