(a) 
The following terms, words, and phrases when used in this chapter shall for the purpose of this chapter have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this part.
(b) 
Whenever any words or phrases used in this chapter are not defined herein, but are now defined in the California Vehicle Code, 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.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
For the purpose of this chapter, an "abandoned vehicle" is a vehicle to which possession has been relinquished and to which vehicle the person or persons relinquishing possession also intends to relinquish all right and title in said vehicle to the world. In determining whether a vehicle has been abandoned, the provisions of Section 22523 of the California Vehicle Code shall apply.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
Any highway having a roadway not exceeding twenty-five feet (25′) in width which is primarily used for access to the rear or side entrances of abutting property.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
That portion of the highway or street and the adjoining property upon which 50% or more of the contiguous frontage property is occupied by buildings for business for a distance of 600 feet, or upon both sides of the highway or street for a distance of 300 feet or as defined in the California Vehicle Code Sections 235 and 240.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
The space adjacent to a curb reserved through the installation of red curb markings and signs for the loading and unloading of bus passengers.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) as published by the State of California, Caltrans, and is issued to support, in accordance with Section 21400 of the California Vehicle Code, the adoption of uniform standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices in California. The CAMUTCD is the standard employed by the City to determine the need, application, installation and maintenance of all traffic control devices used in the City. Deviation from the CAMUTCD standards and specifications for any traffic control device shall require the approval of the Public Works Committee and/or the California Traffic Control Device Committee.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
The CTCDC is an advisory body to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) that fulfills the requirement of California Vehicle Code Section 21400, to consult with local authorities in developing uniform traffic control device standards.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
As used in this chapter, "central business district" shall mean the area of the city bounded on the south by the northerly line of the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way, on the north by the southerly right-of-way line of 5th Street, bounded and on the east and west by the westerly and easterly right-of-way lines of Brookshire Avenue and Paramount Boulevard, respectively.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
As used in this chapter, "Chief of Police" shall mean the Chief of Police of the City of Downey, California, or his or her deputies or authorized representatives.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
For the purpose of this chapter, the term "commercial equipment" means transportable equipment, including, but not limited to, backhoes, tractors, bucket loaders, air compressors, concrete mixers, road rollers, concrete pumps and poles and pipe dollies, cranes, street sweepers, or other vehicles, obviously intended for commercial/construction purposes.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
For the purpose of this chapter, a "commercial vehicle" is a vehicle of a type required to be registered under the California Vehicle Code used or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation or profit, or designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property. Passenger vehicles which are not used for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation, or profit, house cars (motor homes) and vanpool vehicles are not commercial vehicles.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
A vertical design feature constructed at the outer edges of a street or highway to delineate the edge of the street or highway and to separate the street or highway from the parkway, sidewalk or raised median.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
For the purpose of this chapter, a "dismantled vehicle" is a vehicle from which the essential parts, as defined by the California Vehicle Code, have been removed and which presents an outward appearance of having essential parts removed.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
A raised or painted island in the roadway and separating opposing or conflicting streams of traffic.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
As used in this chapter, "highway" shall mean a way or place of whatever nature publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. Highway, in this chapter, may also include streets, roadways, and roads.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
For the purpose of this chapter, an "inoperative vehicle" is a vehicle which is incapable, for mechanical or other reasons, of operating under its own power and moving over streets or other areas or is incapable of operating and being moved by the power of another vehicle over streets or other areas.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
The space adjacent to a curb reserved by distinctive curb markings and/or signs for a time set forth by the City Traffic Engineer for:
(a) 
The exclusive use of vehicles during the loading and unloading of passengers;
(b) 
The exclusive use of vehicles during the loading and unloading of freight or passengers;
(c) 
The exclusive use of vehicles during the loading and unloading of handicapped passengers;
(d) 
The exclusive use of buses during the loading and unloading of passengers.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
Every detachable trailer or any other detachable device which itself is not self-propelled and is designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
Whenever certain hours are named herein, they shall mean standard time or daylight saving time as may be in current use in the City.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
As used in this chapter, "oversized vehicle" shall mean any of the following:
(a) 
Any motorized vehicle as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 670 or combination of motorized vehicle(s) and/or non-motorized vehicle(s), including any attached trailers, vehicles or loads thereon, which exceeds any of the following or any combination of the following: 22 feet in length or seven feet in width or seven feet in height.
(1) 
Height. The height of a vehicle shall be measured from the lowest point of the tire to the top of the vehicle or trailer roof or skylight, at its highest point. The height shall not include any antenna, but shall include any cab, camper shell, rack, or other device used to contain passengers or cargo that has been placed on the vehicle.
(2) 
Width. The width of a vehicle shall be measured at the widest point of the vehicle or trailer body, including any cab or camper shell that has been placed on the vehicle or trailer, and including any flares around the wheel wells – however, it shall not include and lights, mirrors, door handles, or similar attachments allowed by California Vehicle Code Section 35109, 35110, or 35111, as same may be amended from time to time.
(3) 
Length. The length of a single vehicle (i.e., no trailer) shall be measured from leading edge of the front bumper to the trailing edge of the rear bumper, not including any projecting lights, trailer hitches, or winches. The length of a combination of vehicles (i.e., vehicle with trailer or camper) shall be measured from the leading edge of the front bumper of the towing vehicle to the trailing edge of the rear bumper or body (whichever is longer) of the towed vehicle or trailer.
(b) 
Irrespective of height, width, or length, any recreational vehicle (as defined by this chapter).
(Added by Ord. 23-1504, adopted 3-14-23)
To stand or leave standing any vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actively engaged in loading or unloading of passengers or materials.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
That portion of a street or highway between:
(a) 
The curb and street side of a sidewalk; or
(b) 
When there is not a sidewalk, the area between the curb and the property line of the adjacent property.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
The approvals issued by the City Traffic Engineer for, but not limited to, the movement of oversize vehicles, temporary street closures, traffic control for construction, parades or other events proposed to occur in the public right-of-way or temporary relief from parking restrictions.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
(a) 
"Police Department" as used in this chapter, shall mean the Police Department of the City of Downey, California.
(b) 
"Police officer" as used in this chapter, shall mean every sworn member of the City Police Department, police reserve, or any employee of the City authorized by the Chief of Police to direct or regulate traffic, or to make arrest for violation of traffic regulations, or to issue citations.
(c) 
"Others" as used in this chapter, shall mean any Police Officer of any police agency responding to a request for assistance by the City Police Department or to any Police Officer of any police agency acting in the line of duty.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
As used in this chapter, "private road or driveway" shall mean a way or place in private ownership and used for vehicle and pedestrian travel by the owner and those having implied or specific permission from the owner to use but not by other members of the public.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
As used in this chapter, "street" is a way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. Street includes highway.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
As used in this chapter, the Public Works Committee shall mean the Committee authorized and appointed by the City Council that is responsible for advising the City Traffic Engineer in regards to the installation, modification or removal of traffic control devices or actions.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
As used in this chapter, "recreational vehicle" shall mean any of the following:
(a) 
Any camp trailer, camper, fifth wheel travel trailer, house car, mobilehome, trailer coach, as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 242, 243, 324, 362, 396, 635, or successor statutes, or any recreational vehicle, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 18010 or successor statute.
(b) 
A boat, dune buggy, all-terrain vehicle ("ATV") or other motorized or towed vehicle designed, maintained, or used primarily for recreational purposes.
(Added by Ord. 23-1504, adopted 3-14-23)
That portion of a highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district that: (a) upon one side of each highway, within a distance of one-quarter (1/4) of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures; or (b) upon both sides of which highway, collectively, within a distance of one-quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures. A residential district may be longer than one-quarter of a mile if the above ratio of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway exists. The term "residential district," as used in this chapter, does not apply to Section 3199.6.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
All weekdays of the year excluding Federal, State, local and school holidays as defined by the Downey Unified School District.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
(a) 
Stop. When required means complete cessation of movement.
(b) 
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, fire officer, City employee working in or near the street right-of-way or official traffic control device.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
As used in this chapter, "traffic" shall include vehicles, pedestrians, ridden animals, and other conveyances, either singly or together, while using any highway, street, way, sidewalk, path or trail for the purpose of travel.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
The study process and methodology, traffic control devices and strategies as described in the City of Downey Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy used to enhance traffic and pedestrian safety and preserve neighborhood character and livability.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
All traffic signs, signals, markings, and other devices as described in the CAMUTCD used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic, placed on, over, or adjacent to a street, highway, pedestrian facility, bikeway, or a private road open to public travel by authority of a public agency or official having jurisdiction, or, in the case of a private road, by authority of the private owner or private official having jurisdiction.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
A traffic lane is that portion of any roadway, either marked or unmarked, being not less than nine feet in width, and used for the passage of vehicular or bicycle traffic.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
The criteria and standards based on traffic, street and area conditions on a street or at an intersection as described in the CAMUTCD or those criteria and standards adopted by the City, that are used by the City Traffic Engineer or others pursuant to determining the need for traffic control devices. Deviation from the CAMUTCD and City warrants for traffic control device installation shall require the approval of the Public Works Committee and the California Traffic Control Device Committee.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
For the purpose of this chapter, a "trailer" is a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle whether or not part of its weight rests upon or is carried by any other vehicle. For the purpose of this chapter, trailer shall not include trailers designed and used solely for recreational purposes and trailers with one axle that are not for hire or for rent and are used by the registered owner for personal use.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)
For the purpose of this chapter, a "wrecked vehicle" is a vehicle which has an outward manifestation or appearance of damage to the essential parts of said vehicle.
(Added by Ord. 18-1402, adopted 11-13-18)