§ 10.24.010. Definitions.  


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  • For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be defined as set forth in this section, unless it shall be apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended.

    "Aggrieved person" means any person who objects to the actions of the director in processing an application for a special event permit, whether such action constitutes the granting of a permit, the denial of a permit, or the imposition of conditions thereon. "Aggrieved person" is not limited to the applicant.

    "Arterial roadway" means any roadway designated Rural Throughway on the Circulation Map of the Napa County General Plan.

    "Director" means the director of public works of the county.

    "Filming activity" means the use of any facilities owned by the county, including buildings, land and highways, for the purpose of motion picture filming.

    "Highway" means the entire width of the right-of-way of any street, highway, road, thoroughfare or alley under the jurisdiction of the county.

    "Maximum participant load" means the total number of participants associated with all event(s) at a particular location.

    "Relay events" means events in which multiple participants act as a team, whereby one participant hands off active status to another.

    "Special event" means an organized procession or assemblage of more than fifty people on a highway that would significantly affect traffic or create a safety problem. Examples of special events include, but are not limited to, walkathons, runs, marathons, trail rides, bicycle events and races, fairs, celebrations, parades, and other similar activities.

    "Special event monitor" means a person who has completed a traffic-control program approved by the California Highway Patrol in accordance with the provisions of Section 21100 of the California Vehicle Code.

    "Special events permit" means a permit issued pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1411, § 1, 2-9-2016; Ord. No. 1419, § 1, 3-21-2017)