§ 29-312. Definitions.

In this article [the following terms shall have their given meanings]:

Animal means any domesticated living creature not otherwise defined as "wildlife" by federal or state law or by city ordinance.

Applicant means a person who has filed a written application for a parade permit.

Chief of police means the chief of police for the City of Pearland, or his/her designated agent.

City means the City of Pearland, Texas.

Commercial parade means a parade sponsored by other than a nonprofit organization, the purpose of which is to advertise a tangible or intangible product for sale or to promote an exposition or theatrical performance.

Float means any exhibit carried on a vehicle or wheeled platform not to exceed a maximum width of ninety-six (96) inches including any load thereon, or an overall maximum length of forty-five (45) feet, or a maximum height of thirteen (13) feet and six (6) inches.

Nonprofit organization means any organization which is recognized by the State of Texas Attorney General as operating in a nonprofit status for the purpose of tax exemption.

Parade means the assembly of persons, animals, vehicles, or combination thereof, for the common design and purpose of moving in procession from one location to another.

Parade permit means written approval from the chief of police for a parade or procession.

Pedestrian means any person afoot.

Permittee means the person to whom a parade permit is issued pursuant to this article.

Person means any individual, partnership, association, corporation, organization, or other entity.

Street means the entire width between the boundary lines of every roadway publicly maintained, when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.

Vehicle means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a roadway, whether motorized or nonmotorized, except devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. For the purpose of this article, vehicle includes, but is not limited to, automobiles, trucks, boats, all-terrain vehicles, mopeds, portable structures designed to be mounted on or towed by a motorized vehicle, floats, animal-drawn carts, bicycles, roller skates, and scooters.

(Ord. No. 701, § 1, 9-11-95)