§ 26-16. 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:

Air contaminant means particulate matter, radioactive material, dust, fumes, gas, mist, smoke, vapor, odor, including any combination of those items, produced by processes other than natural.

Air pollution means the presence in the atmosphere of one or more air contaminants or combination of air contaminants in such concentration and of such duration that: (A) are or may tend to be injurious to or to adversely affect human health or welfare, animal life, vegetation, or property; or (B) interfere with the normal use or enjoyment of animal life, vegetation, or property.

City means the City of San Antonio, Texas.

Current registration means a current and valid registration issued under this article.

Department means the health department of the city also known as the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.

Director means the director of the health department of the city or designee.

Facility means a business location with one or more discrete or identifiable structure, device, item, equipment, or enclosure that constitutes or contains a stationary source, including appurtenances other than emission control equipment. A mine, quarry, well test, or road is not considered to be a facility.

Person means an individual, corporation, organization, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, partnership, association, or any other legal entity.

Source means a point of origin of air contaminants, whether privately or publicly owned or operated.

(Ord. No. 2015-11-19-0967 , § 2, 11-19-15)