As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ANGLE PARKING
Parking a vehicle with its longitudinal axis at an angle to the curb with either one or both of the rear or front wheels against the curb.
BUS
Every motor vehicle having a seating capacity of 15 or more passengers in addition to the driver and used for the transportation of persons.
[Amended 2-22-2000 by L.L. No. 4-2000]
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Every type of motor-driven vehicle which is used for commercial purposes, including but not limited to trucks, trailers, semitrailers, construction equipment and vehicles used for the transportation of goods, wares or merchandise; or utilized for the transportation of one or more employees or laborers in connection with the operation of a business, and which:
[Added 2-22-2000 by L.L. No. 4-2000]
A. 
Displays advertising promoting a business;
B. 
Exceeds 6,000 pounds in weight; or
C. 
Carries tools, supplies, merchandise or equipment visible from the outside of the vehicle when any of its access doors are not open.
CROSSING
That portion of a street clearly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings and the extension of the sidewalk space across intersecting streets.
CURB
The boundaries of the street, whether marked by curbstone or not so marked.
DRIVER
Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
INTERSECTION
That area bounded by the side lines, real or projected, of two or more streets which meet or cross each other.
METERED PARKING
The parking of vehicles subject to regulation by a parking control device.
[Added 6-13-2023 by L.L. No. 7-2023]
MUFFLER
A device consisting of a series of chambers or baffle plates or other mechanical design for the purpose of receiving exhaust gas from an internal-combustion engine and effective in reducing noise.
MUNICIPAL PARKING AREA
Any off-street parking area or lot so designated by and under the control of the Village of Dobbs Ferry, including, but not limited to, the parking area at Waterfront Park (Waterfront Parking Lot), the parking lot located behind the Village Hall at 112 Main Street bounded by Elm and Oak Streets (Village Hall Parking Lot), the parking lot bounded by Cedar and Oak Streets (Oak Street Lot), the parking lot adjacent to the library on Lower Main Street at 55 Main Street (Library Parking Lot) and the parking lot at 99 Cedar Street (99 Cedar Parking Lot).
[Added 2-22-2000 by L.L. No. 4-2000; amended 6-13-2023 by L.L. No. 7-2023]
PARALLEL PARKING
Parking a vehicle with its longitudinal axis parallel with the curb and with its wheels within 12 inches of the curb.
PARK, PARKING OR PARKED
The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
PARKING CONTROL DEVICE
Any combination of sign, marking and/or device, including, but not limited to, meters, card, readers, kiosks, web-based or mobile-based applications or similar instruments, made available, placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating the parking of vehicles, including durational limitations and the processing of permits and collection of fees.
[Added 6-13-2023 by L.L. No. 7-2023]
PUBLIC HIGHWAY
Any highway, road, street, avenue, alley, public place, public driveway or any other public way.
SIDEWALK
That part of the public highway between the curbs and the adjacent property lines intended for the use of pedestrians.
STAND or STANDING
The stopping of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.
STOP
When required, the complete cessation from movement.
STOP or STOPPING
When prohibited, any halting, even momentarily, of a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control sign or signal.
STREET
That part of the public highway intended for vehicular traffic.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
All signs, signals, markings and devices placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
TRUCK or COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Every vehicle having a rated cargo capacity of one ton or more.
VEHICLE
Every vehicle operated or driven upon a public highway by any power other than muscular power.
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION
To apply and lock a vehicle immobilization device to the exterior of a motor vehicle.
[Added 5-13-2014 by L.L. No. 5-2014]
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE
A vehicle boot or wheel clamp designed to immobilize a parked vehicle and prevent its movement until the device is unlocked and removed.
[Added 5-13-2014 by L.L. No. 5-2014]
The name of any public highway specifically designated herein refers to such highway as shown on the Official Map of the Village of Dobbs Ferry.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following streets shall be considered as running in the directions indicated for their entire lengths:
Name of Street
Direction
Ashford Avenue
Westerly from the easterly Village line
Bellair Driveway
Northerly from the southerly Village line
Briary Road
Northerly from Ashford Avenue
Broadway
Northerly from the southerly Village line
Buena Vista Driveway
Northerly from the southerly Village line
Cedar Street
Westerly from Broadway
Chestnut Street
Westerly from Broadway
Clinton Avenue
Southerly from Broadway
Colonial Avenue
Easterly from Broadway
Devoe Street
Westerly from Park Road
Draper Lane
Northerly from Cedar Street
Elm Street
Westerly from Broadway
Estherwood Avenue
Southerly from Broadway
High Street
Southerly from Main Street
Hilldale Road
Westerly from Briary Road to Shady Lane
Hollywood Driveway
Northerly from the southerly Village line
Main Street
Southerly from Cedar Street
Maplewood Avenue
Easterly from Scenic Drive
Oak Street
Westerly from Broadway
Ogden Place
Southerly from Ashford Avenue
Palisade Street
Southerly from Cedar Street
Park Road
Northerly from Devoe Street
Pearl Street
Southerly from Ashford Avenue
Rochambeau Avenue
Westerly from Broadway
Seneca Street
Northerly from Sherman Avenue
Southlawn Avenue
Northerly from the southerly Village line
Station Plaza
Northerly from High Street
Walnut Street
Westerly from Broadway
Washington Avenue
Southerly from the northerly Village line