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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

A. “Loitering” means remaining idle in essentially one location and includes the concept of spending time idly, to be dilatory, to linger, to stay, to saunter, to delay, to stand around, and also includes the colloquial expression “hanging around.”

B. “Public place” means any place to which the general public has access and a right to resort for business, entertainment, or other lawful purpose but does not necessarily mean a place devoted solely to the uses of the public. It also includes the front or immediate area of any store, shop, restaurant, tavern or other place of business and also public grounds, areas or parks. (Ord. 5682 § 1, 2002.)