Chapter 10.04
DEFINITIONS
Sections:
10.04.010 Definitions generally.
10.04.040 Official time standard.
10.04.050 Official traffic-control devices.
10.04.060 Official traffic signals.
10.04.090 Passenger loading zone.
10.04.010 Definitions generally.
A. The following words and phrases, set out in this chapter, when used in Title 10 of this code shall, for the purpose of this title, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this chapter.
B. Whenever any words or phrases used in this title are not defined herein, but are now defined in the Vehicle Code of the State, such definitions are incorporated herein, and shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases used herein as though set forth herein in full. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 1, 1953)
10.04.030 Loading zone.
“Loading zone” means the space adjacent to a curb, reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 3, 1953)
10.04.040 Official time standard.
Whenever certain hours are named in this title, they shall mean standard time or daylight saving time, as may be in current use in the City. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 4, 1953)
10.04.050 Official traffic-control devices.
“Official traffic-control devices” means all signs, signals, markings and devices not inconsistent with this title, placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 5, 1953)
10.04.060 Official traffic signals.
“Official traffic signals” means any device, whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and proceed, and which is erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 6, 1953)
10.04.070 Park.
“Park” means to stand or leave standing any vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading of passengers or materials. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 7, 1953)
10.04.080 Parkway.
“Parkway” means that portion of a street other than a roadway or a sidewalk. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 8, 1953)
10.04.090 Passenger loading zone.
“Passenger loading zone” means the space adjacent to a curb, reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 9, 1953)
10.04.100 Pedestrian.
“Pedestrian” means any person afoot. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 10, 1953)
10.04.110 Person.
“Person” means every natural person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 11, 1953)
10.04.120 Police Officer.
“Police Officer” means every officer of the Police Department of the City. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 12, 1953)
10.04.130 Stop.
“Stop,” when required, means complete cessation of movement. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 13(a), 1953)
10.04.140 Stop or stand.
“Stop or stand,” when prohibited, means any stopping or standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with the directions of a Police Officer or official traffic-control device. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 13(b), 1953)
10.04.150 Traffic.
“Traffic” means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles and other conveyances, either singly or together, while using any street for purposes of travel. (Ord. 334 Art. 1 § 14, 1953)