Definitions.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 25-50
in effectSec. 25-50. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings provided in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Central business district has the meaning provided in section 42-1 of this Code.
Civilian traffic controllers means civilian police department personnel deployed to assist in providing traffic control services during duly authorized parades, street functions, and special events. Civilian traffic controllers shall be under the direct supervision of police department law enforcement officers certified under the laws of this state.
Director of Houston Public Works means the Director of Houston Public Works or the director's designee.
Major function, for purposes of the review of applications under this article, means any function that will involve the closure of any portion of a major thoroughfare or major collector street, except:
(1) A function in the nature of a race or fun run in which the participants follow prescribed routes and is conducted in such a manner that the streets may be closed and opened on a rolling basis as the participants pass; or
(2) A function conducted within the central business district, including that portion of Allen Parkway between Bagby Street and Shepherd Drive, and Memorial Drive between Bagby Street and Waugh Drive, provided that the function will not cause the closure of any street during the hours of 7:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. on any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or holiday observed by the closure of city offices.
Minor function, for purposes of the review of applications under this article, means any function that is not a major function as defined herein.
(Ord. No. 2010-911, § 2(Exh. A), 12-1-2010; Ord. No. 2018-11, § 14, 1-10-2018)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH25SPEV_ARTIISTFU_S25-50DEFetched: 10/26/2026