The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ESTABLISHING A RESIDENCE
To set up or bring into being a dwelling place or an abode
where a person sleeps, which may include more than one location, and
may be mobile or transitory, or by means of purchasing real property
or entering into a lease or rental agreement for real property (including
a renewal or extension of a prior agreement whether through written
execution or automatic renewal).
PARK
Includes active and passive public land designated for recreational
or athletic use by the City of Springfield, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
or other governmental subdivision, and located within the City of
Springfield.
PERMANENT RESIDENCE
A place where a person lives, abides, lodges, or resides
for 14 or more consecutive days.
RECREATIONAL FACILITY
Includes, but is not limited to, a playground, a forest preserve,
conservation area, jogging trail or running track, hiking trail, beach,
water park, wading pool, soccer field, baseball field, football field,
basketball court or hockey rink.
REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER
Any person required to register as a sex offender pursuant
to MGL c. 6, § 178C, who is finally classified as a
Level 2 or Level 3 offender pursuant to the guidelines of the Sex
Offender Registry Board and who has committed a sex offense against
a child.
SCHOOL
Any public or private educational facility that provides
educational instruction to children in grades Kindergarten through
12.
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE
A place where a person lives, abides, lodges, or resides
for a period of less than 14 consecutive days or 14 days in the aggregate
during any calendar year, which is not the person's permanent
address or place where the person routinely lives, abides, lodges,
or resides and which is not the person's permanent residence;
but "temporary residence" shall not include residence at a hospital
or other health-care or medical facility for fewer than 14 consecutive
days or 14 days in the aggregate during any calendar year.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to registered
sex offenders incarcerated in any facilities owned, maintained and/or
operated by the City of Springfield.