§ 13-100. Definitions.

For the purposes of this article, the following terms, words, phrases and the derivations thereof shall have the meanings given herein.

Alcoholic beverage shall have the meaning ascribed to it by V.T.C.A., Alcoholic Beverage Code, § 1.04(1).

Controlled substance shall have the meaning ascribed to it by the Texas Controlled Substances Act, ch. 481, V.T.C.A., Texas Health & Safety Code § 481.002(5).

Minor shall mean a person younger than 21 years of age.

Residence or premises shall mean:

(1)

A place where a person abides, lodges, or resides, including, but not limited to, a house, apartment, condominium, hotel or motel room, or other dwelling unit; or,

(2)

A hall, meeting room, building, or other place of assembly whether occupied on a temporary or permanent basis or as a dwelling or place for social functions.

The terms residence or premises includes the curtilage of a dwelling unit and, as used in this article, shall have the foregoing meaning whether owned, leased, rented or used with or without compensation.

Social gathering shall mean a gathering for social or recreational entertainment at a residence or premises at which nonfamily or unrelated persons are present.

(Ord. No. 06-1692, § 1, 11-6-2006)