§ 13-181. Definitions.  


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  • Addictive disorder treatment facility means a residential type facility or institution to rehabilitate persons diagnosed as being addicted to and being treated for the compulsive use of habit forming drugs, specifically including but not limited to alcohol, narcotic drugs, prescription medication and/or illegal drugs.

    Halfway house means a residential type facility or institution designed to rehabilitate persons who have left a hospital or prison.

    Juvenile detention facilities means a residential type facility or institution to rehabilitate young persons less than eighteen (18) years of age, who have committed crimes and/or who have been diagnosed as being addicted to and being treated for the compulsive use of habit forming drugs, specifically including but not limited to alcohol, narcotic drugs, prescription medication and/or illegal drugs.

    Live in mental health facilities means a residential type facility or institution designed to rehabilitate persons who have left a mental health hospital or who are undergoing continued mental health treatment and require a structured residential facility outside of their normal family structure.

(Ord. No. 10-06, 3-22-10)