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The terms used in this Chapter, unless clearly contrary to or inconsistent with the context in which used, shall be:

"Aircraft" means any contrivance now known, or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air.

"Animal" means any nonhuman mammal, bird, reptile, or amphibian.

"Camp" means erecting a tent or shelter or arranging bedding or both, for the purpose of, or in such a way that permits remaining overnight, or parking a trailer, camper, or other vehicle for the purpose of remaining overnight.

"Department" means the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department.

"Director" means the Director of Pierce County Parks and Recreation or designee.

"Drones" or "Unmanned Aircraft Systems" (UAS) or "Unmanned Aerial Vehicle" (UAV) means a powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, and can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely. The vehicle may be expendable and recoverable.

"Facilities" means any equipment, building, structure, roadway, trail, path, or area operated by the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department.

"Fee" means the currently adopted fee schedule for use of by the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department.

"Micromobility device" means a personal transportation device, such as bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, unicycles, mono wheel devices, surreys, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and Class 1 and 2 electric bicycles, as defined by RCW 46.04.169, and motorized foot scooters. A micromobility device includes all human-powered devices, including devices powered by more than one person, and excludes personal transportation devices that contain an internal combustion engine.

"Park" means and includes all parks, squares, drives, community centers, recreation centers, meridians, trails, linear corridors, parkways, boulevards, golf courses, boat-launching ramps, zoos, beaches, playfields, and recreation areas and facilities comprising the parks and recreation system of the County and under the management and control of the Department.

"Park System" refers to all parks, open spaces, trails, facilities, and recreation programs managed by the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department.

"Permit" means any and all permits, licenses, or approvals required by federal or state law, or required by County Ordinance or the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department.

"Person" means all natural persons, firms, partnerships, entities, corporations, clubs and all associations or combination of persons whenever acting for themselves or through an agent, servant or employee.

"Regional Trail" means the non-motorized, multi-modal network extending into neighboring counties and jurisdictions, serving as recreational and commuter corridors. These routes are identified in the Regional Trails Plan and will be advanced for inclusion in the State Trails Plan. Regional Trails link parks, open spaces, public facilities, cities and towns, and other destinations of interest.

"Sheriff" means and includes the Pierce County Sheriff and deputies and all members of the law enforcement agencies within Pierce County.

"Sound-amplifying device" is any machine or device for the amplification of the human voice, music, or any other sound. "Sound-amplifying device," as used in this Chapter, shall not be construed as including standard radios or similar equipment when used in accordance with Chapter 8.72 PCC, nor warning devices on authorized emergency vehicles nor horns or other warning devices on other vehicles and used only for traffic safety purposes.

"Specialized Recreation" are programs that provide affordable, accessible, adaptive recreation programs for youth and adults with disabilities.

"Trail" means:

a. Any way identified as a "trail" or "path" at paved or graded prepared entrance points; or

b. Any way that is not marked parking area or highway as defined in Title 46 RCW; or

c. Any way not of sufficient width or grading to permit its safe use by standard passenger automobiles moving in both directions simultaneously along its entire length.

"Vehicle" shall have the meaning set forth in RCW 46.04.670 as currently enacted or hereafter amended, except bicycles and Class 1 and 2 electric bicycles, and shall also include (1) trailers, including trailers designed to be towed behind any vehicle, (2) golf cars, and (3) any personal transportation device such as bicycle, scooters, skateboards, unicycles, surreys, or mono wheel devices that are powered by an internal combustion engine that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion. A micromobility device is not a vehicle.

"Watercraft" means any floating device, powered by internal combustion engine, wind or human power, capable of traveling on or under water.

(Ord. 2022-33s § 1, 2022; Ord. 2004-84 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. 97-95 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 86-78 § 1 (part), 1986; Ord. 84-131 § 1 (part), 1984; Res. 18122 § 1; Prior Code § 12.04.030)