A. 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.
B. Whenever
any words and phrases used in this title are not defined in this chapter
but are defined in the
Vehicle Code, and amendments thereto, such
definitions shall apply.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.010; Ord. No. 39, § 1.0, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The term "coach" means any motor bus, motor coach, trackless
trolley, or passenger car used as a common carrier of passengers.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.020; Ord. No. 39, § 1.1, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The term "curb" means the lateral boundary of the roadway, whether
such curb is marked by curbing construction, or not so marked; the
term "curb," as used in this title, shall not include the line dividing
the roadway of a street from parking strips in the center of a street,
nor from tracks or rights-of-way of public utility companies.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.040; Ord. No. 39, § 1.3, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The term "divisional island" means a raised island located in
the roadway and separating opposing or conflicting streams of traffic.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.050; Ord. No. 39, § 1.4, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The term "gross weight" means the weight of a vehicle without
load, plus the weight of any load thereon.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.060; Ord. No. 39, § 1.5, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Within the meaning of this chapter, "holidays" are January 1,
known as New Year's Day; the third Monday in February, known as Washington's
Birthday; the last Monday in May, known as Memorial Day; July 4, known
as Independence Day; the first Monday in September, known as Labor
Day; November 11, known as Veterans Day; the last Thursday in November,
known as Thanksgiving Day; and December 25, known as Christmas Day.
In the event New Year's Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day falls
on Sunday, the following day will be taken in lieu of the holiday,
and if they fall on Saturday, the Friday preceding will be deemed
a holiday.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.070; Ord. No. 39, § 1.6, 1978; Ord. No. 169, § 1, 1982; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The term "loading zone" means the space reserved for the exclusive
use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or freight.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.080; Ord. No. 39, § 1.7, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Whenever certain hours are named in this title, they shall mean
standard time or daylight-saving time as may be in current use in
this city.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.090; Ord. No. 39, § 1.8, 1978)
The term "ordinance" means the ordinance, rule or regulation
adopted by the city council relating to the movement of traffic and
enforcement thereof.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.100; Ord. No. 39, § 1.9, 1978; Ord. No. 169, § 1, 1982; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The term "parkway" means that portion of street right-of-way
other than a roadway or sidewalk.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.110; Ord. No. 39, § 1.10, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The term "passenger loading zone" means the space reserved for
the exclusive use of vehicles while receiving or discharging passengers.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.120; Ord. No. 39, § 1.11, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The term "police officer" means every officer of the police
department of this city or any officer authorized to direct or regulate
traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.130; Ord. No. 39, § 1.12, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The term "pushcart" means a vehicle propelled by a person, but
not ridden upon.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.140; Ord. No. 39, § 1.13, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The term "traffic enforcement division" means the division within
the police department of this city.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.150; Ord. No. 39, § 1.14, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The term "traffic engineering division" means the division within
the engineering department of this city.
(Code 1980, § 10.04.160; Ord. No. 39, § 1.15, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
(Code 1980, § 10.04.170; Ord. No. 39, § 1.16, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)