§ 22-271. Definitions.

[The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]

Halloween season means the period of time from September 1 through November 2 of any calendar year.

Haunted house means any indoor permanent or temporary building, structure or facility, or portion thereof, which provides walkways or any other system that transports passengers through a facility or course so arranged that the means of egress are not readily apparent due to theatrical distractions or displays, are not plainly visible due to low illumination, or are not readily accessible or available due to the type of course, pathways or method of transportation through the building or structure, and where the public is invited to view, be entertained, scared or amused by simulated creations of sound, theatrical displays or distractions, or sight and feeling of a ghoulish, ghostly, spectral, imaginary and haunting nature in the spirit of and celebration of the holiday known as Halloween. Unless otherwise specified, such term shall include temporary and permanent haunted houses.

Haunted walk/field means an attraction similar to haunted houses, which occurs primarily outdoors but may include both outdoor or indoor areas where egress to a public way is not readily identifiable, where the public is invited to view, be entertained, scared or amused by simulated creations of sound, theatrical distractions, sight and feeling of a ghoulish, ghostly, spectral, imaginary and haunting nature in the spirit of and celebration of the holiday known as Halloween.

Person means any individual, firm, association, company, partnership, or other legal entity.

(Ord. No. 1751, § 2(Exh. A), 12-12-2016)