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July 10, 2012 Page 11 (1993 Code, § 1640.03) (Am. Ord. 2011 -004, passed 6 -28 -2011) 9. Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 93 (Parks and Recreation), Section 93.01 (Definitions) Title IX of the City Code governs the use of land designated as a park, bathing beach, or recreational area owned, leased, or used by the city and designated by the City Council as a park. In the rules governing the use it indicates that permits are required for certain activities. One of the activities that require a permit is a public assembly. The definition section does not define public assembly. Staff recommends updating the definition section to clarify public assembly versus the use of assembly as it is used in context of the land use districts. Staff is proposing the following definition: Public assembly: The concourse or meeting together of a number ofpersons at the same place. The event is of a limited duration. The current text reads as follows: § 93.01 DEFINITION For the purposes of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clear indicates or requires a different meaning. Parks. A park, bathing beach, or recreational area owned, leased or used by this city and designated by the City Council as a park. Staff recommends changing the language (noted in italics) to update this section: § 93.01 DEFINITION For the purposes of this chapter, the following definition definitions shall apply unless the context clear indicates or requires a different meaning. Parks. A park, bathing beach, or recreational area owned, leased or used by this city and designated by the City Council as a park. Public Assembly. The concourse or meeting together of a number ofpersons at the same place. The event is of a limited duration. DISCUSSION The revised definitions and changes to the City Code are intended to show that there is a clear intent for various land uses allowed in residential, commercial and industrial districts. By removing all assemblies from the Light Industrial District and allowing all assemblies (secular and religious) in the Commercial District, the City Code should also be in compliance with the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). Staff proposes a discussion of the proposed changes to the City Code to ensure that the direction provided by the Planning Commission and City Council regarding Option #3 is consistent with what staff has outlined above.