Whenever any words or phrases used in this title are not defined
in this chapter but are now or hereafter defined in the
Vehicle Code
of the state, the definitions in the
Vehicle Code are incorporated
in this chapter and shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases
used in this title as though set forth herein in full.
(Ord. 105 § 1.1, 1986)
The following words and phrases when used in this title shall,
for the purpose of this title, have the meanings respectively ascribed
to them in this chapter.
(Ord. 105 § 1.1, 1986)
"Alley"
means any street less than 25 feet in width between property
lines.
(Ord. 105 § 1.1, 1986)
"Loading zone"
means that space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive
use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.
(Ord. 105 § 1.1, 1986)
"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. 105 § 1.1, 1986)
"Parkway"
means that portion of a street other than a roadway or a
sidewalk.
(Ord. 105 § 1.1, 1986)
"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. 105 § 1.1, 1986)
"Police officer"
means every officer of the police department of this city,
or any officer authorized to direct traffic or make arrests for violation
of traffic regulations.
(Ord. 105 § 1.1, 1986)
"Stop"
means a complete cessation of movement.
(Ord. 105 § 1.1, 1986)
"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 direction of a police officer
or official traffic-control device.
(Ord. 105 § 1.1, 1986)