San Jose Municipal Code Part 1 Definitions

The definitions set forth in this part shall govern the application and interpretation of this chapter.

(Ords. 24648, 25397.)

"Curfew hours" means:

A. The hours between 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for minors under the age of sixteen years; or

B. The hours between 11:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for minors under the age of eighteen years.

(Ords. 24648, 24826, 25397.)

"Emergency" means an unforeseen circumstance or circumstances or the resulting situation that calls for immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life. The term includes, but is not limited to, a fire, a natural disaster, or automobile accident, or any situation requiring immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life.

(Ords. 24648, 25397.)

"Establishment" means any privately owned place of business to which the public is invited, including but not limited to any place of amusement, entertainment, or recreation.

(Ords. 24648, 25397.)

"Guardian" means:

A. A person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person of a minor; or

B. A public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by a court; or

C. A person who is at least eighteen years of age and authorized by a parent or guardian to have the care and custody of a minor.

(Ords. 24648, 25397.)

"Minor" means any person under eighteen years of age.

(Ords. 24648, 25397.)

"Parent" means a person who is a natural parent, adoptive parent, or step-parent of a minor.

(Ords. 24648, 25397.)

"Public place" means:

A. Any out-of-door area to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access, including, but not limited to, streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys, parks, playgrounds, or other public grounds; and

B. The out-of-doors common areas of establishments, including, but not limited to, entry ways and parking lots.

(Ords. 24648, 25397.)

"Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.

(Ords. 24648, 25397.)