San Jose Municipal Code Part 1 Definitions

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

(Ord. 28535.)

"Department" means the office of cultural affairs, a division of the office of economic development within the office of the city manager, or such other office or department designated by the city manager to administer this chapter.

(Ord. 28535.)

"Director" means the chief development officer, or such other director designated by the city manager to administer this chapter.

(Ord. 28535.)

"Downtown" means the area bounded by the following streets and portions of streets: to the north, St. John Street from Autumn Street to 10th Street; to the south, San Fernando Street from Autumn Street to Highway 87, then San Carlos Street from Highway 87 to 1st Street, then San Fernando Street from 1st Street to 10th Street; to the west, Autumn Street from St. John Street to San Fernando Street, then Highway 87 from San Fernando Street to San Carlos Street; and to the east, 10th Street from St. John Street to San Fernando Street, then 1st Street from San Fernando Street to San Carlos Street.

(Ord. 28535.)

"Downtown special event" means any outdoor public or private event occurring in the downtown and which is declared to be a downtown special event by the director.

(Ord. 28535.)

"Public area" means any structure or open space, which is accessible from or included as part of a public right-of-way. It includes, but is not limited to, streets, sidewalks, plazas, parks, buildings, bridges, parking garages, and sports and recreational facilities.

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"Special event boundary" means the public areas within which a downtown special event is permitted to be held, pursuant to permits issued to the event organizer, as designated in the authorization letter from the department.

(Ord. 28535.)

"Vendor" means a person that sells, displays or offers for sale, disseminates, or provides goods, wares, merchandise, food, products, materials, or any other thing or representation of value to the general public at a fixed location within a special event boundary under an approved location permit issued pursuant to Chapter 6.54 of the code.

(Ord. 28535.)

Editor's note— Ord. 28535, adopted May 12, 2009, repealed § 6.55.090, pertaining to terms and conditions for vendor participation. Please see § 6.55.270.

Editor's note— Ord. 28535, adopted May 12, 2009, repealed § 6.55.100, pertaining to Interference with a designated special event. Please see § 6.55.280.