Houston Code of Ordinances § 28-631 Definitions.
Sec. 28-631. - Definitions.
As used in this article, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context of their usage clearly indicates another meaning:
Administrator means the director of administration and regulatory affairs or the director's designee.
Applicant means the individual or entity filing an application under this article.
Donation box means any unattended donation receptacle intended for use as a drop off and collection point for accepting donated textiles, clothing, shoes, books, toys, dishes, and other salvageable items of personal property.
Landowner means any person or entity who owns, leases, is in control of, or possesses real property on which a donation box has been placed or maintained.
Operator means the individual or entity who owns, leases or otherwise manages and controls the personal property constituting a donation box, and if a separate individual or entity carries on the maintenance, collection, and upkeep of the donation box, that separate individual or entity as well.
Permit holder means any person, partnership, corporation, firm, joint venture, limited liability company, association, organization, or any other entity holding a permit issued pursuant to this article.
Right-of-way shall have the same meaning as public way as defined in section 40-121 of this Code.
(Ord. No. 2021-350, § 2, 5-5-2021)