§ 24-170. 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:

Beach access area means an area developed to provide public access to waterfront recreation areas. Beach access areas include, but are not limited to, all accesses into the Atlantic Ocean; the Indian River Lagoon and its tributaries; the north fork of the St. Lucie River and its tributaries.

Capital improvement includes parks planning, land acquisition, site improvements, buildings, and equipment, but excludes maintenance and operation.

Feepayer means a person commencing a land development activity by applying for the issuance of a building permit or electrical permit for a mobile home park or recreational vehicle park for a type of land development activity specified in section 24-172(a).

Park system consists of regional recreation areas, special recreation areas, beach access areas and community parks. The park system does not include neighborhood parks.

Private recreational facility means any recreational facility which is not owned by or dedicated to any governmental entity.

Regional recreation area means an area providing facilities designed for outdoor recreation and leisure activities, with a service area of 60 miles or more and a desirable size of at least 100 acres. Activities may include, but are not limited to: boating, fishing, or camping; bicycle, hiking, or horse trail systems; nature or husbandry centers; or sport and athletic facilities.

Special recreation area means an area designed for a single purpose or specific recreational and leisure activities that may include, but are not limited to: golf courses, conservatories, zoos, gun or archery ranges, outdoor theaters, historic sites, marinas, botanical gardens, fairgrounds, athletic complexes, or watersport facilities.

(Code 1982, § 1-15-34; Ord. No. 95-023, pt. A, 9-19-1995; Ord. No. 05-030, pt. N, 9-6-2005)