§ 32-1 — Definitions
Houston Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 93, Update 2: codified through Ordinance No. 2026-0732, adopted Aug. 19, 2026) · Houston Code of Ordinances § 32-1
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Sec. 32-1. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings assigned in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Department means the parks and recreation department of the city. Director means the director of the department of parks and recreation of the city or the director's designee. Members of the public shall include all persons other than (1) those engaged in park maintenance and construction under authority of the city, and (2) officers, employees, and agents of government while engaged in the performance of their duties of employment or office. Parks means the various properties under the direction, control and supervision of the director pursuant to the authority granted in sections 32-4 and 32-5 of this Code.
(Ord. No. 2016-65, § 2(Exh. A), 1-20-2016)