[Ord. No. 09-0347 §§1 — 2, 9-9-2009; Ord. No. 10-0102 §1(200.010), 1-4-2010]
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words used in the present tense include the future. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directional:
ADJUSTED HOURS OF OPERATION
The hours a park facility is open for use as posted or as otherwise stated in this Chapter.
DEPARTMENT
The Jefferson County, Missouri, Department of Parks and Recreation.
DIGGING
The disturbance of soils located in the County Parks with an object larger than one-quarter (¼) inch in diameter and longer than six (6) inches, or when a hole larger than one-half (½) inch in diameter or deeper than six (6) inches is produced or when the disturbed material is not replaced.
DIRECTOR
The Director of the Jefferson County, Missouri, Department of Parks and Recreation.
FIREARMS OR GUNS
Are interchangeable and shall mean any device that is designed to eject any projectile. This includes commercially made products and home made devices.
FIREWORKS
A device designed for a visual or audible display through the combustion of explosive or flammable compositions.
HOURS OF OPERATION
One-half (½) hour before sunrise to one-half (½) hour after sunset, unless otherwise noted in this Chapter.
MOTOR VEHICLE
Any vehicle with an internal combustion engine or electric motor.
NON-DIGGING METHOD
Any method where the individual's hands are used to remove leaves, rocks or other surface cover and the dislodged material is replaced. If the disturbed surface material is not replaced the action shall be considered digging.
OPEN FIRE
Combustion of any fuel in any non-commercially produced apparatus.
PARK(S)
Parks, parkways, recreational areas, historical sites and other such properties under the jurisdiction of or owned and operated by Jefferson County, Missouri.
PERSONAL ASSIST VEHICLES
Vehicles utilized by the physically disabled that aid in an individual's mobility. These vehicles are not restricted in the County Parks.
WEEK
A seven (7) day period running from Sunday to Saturday.