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.
(Code 1960, § 3401.0; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "alley" means a public unnamed roadway which does not exceed 25 feet in width between property lines.
(Code 1960, § 3401.2; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
(a) 
A "bicycle" is a device upon which any person may ride, propelled by human power through a belt, chain or gears, and having either two or three wheels in tandem or tricycle arrangement.
(b) 
An "electric bicycle" is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.
(1) 
A "class 1 electric bicycle," or "low-speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
(2) 
A "class 2 electric bicycle," or "low-speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
(3) 
A "class 3 electric bicycle," or "speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour, and equipped with a speedometer.
(Code 1960, § 3401.3; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "coach" means any motor bus, motor coach, trackless trolley or passenger stage used as a common carrier of passengers.
(Code 1960, § 3401.4; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "curb" means the lateral boundary of the roadway, whether or not such curb is marked by curbing construction; however, the word "curb" 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 1960, § 3401.6; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "divisional island" means a raised island or an area defined by painted lines located in the roadway and separating opposing or conflicting streams of traffic.
(Code 1960, § 3401.7; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "holidays" shall include:
(a) 
Every Sunday.
(b) 
January first.
(c) 
Third Monday of January, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
(d) 
February twelfth, known as "Lincoln Day."
(e) 
The third Monday in February.
(f) 
The last Monday in May.
(g) 
June 19th, Juneteenth.
(h) 
Fourth of July.
(i) 
First Monday in September.
(j) 
The second Monday in October, known as "Columbus Day."
(k) 
November 11th or closest adjacent weekday, known as "Veterans Day."
(l) 
The fourth Thursday in November and the following Friday, known as "Thanksgiving Holiday."
(m) 
December twenty-fifth.
(n) 
Every day appointed by the President or governor for a public fast, thanksgiving or holiday.
(Code 1960, § 3401.8; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "intersection" means the area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curblines, or, if none, then the lateral boundaries of the roadways of two highways which join one another at approximately right angles or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict. The prolongation of alley curbs or lateral boundary lines which intersect a publicly named street is determined to be an intersection.
(Code. 1960, §§ 3401.2, 3401.9; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "loading zone" means the space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers, materials or merchandise.
(Code 1960, § 3401.10; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
Whenever certain hours are named herein, they shall mean standard time or daylight saving time as may be in current use in the city.
(Code 1960, § 3401.11; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "official traffic-control device" means any sign, signal, marking or device not inconsistent with the Vehicle Code, placed or erected by officials having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
(Code 1960, § 3401.12; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "official traffic-control signal" means any device, whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and proceed and which is erected by officials having jurisdiction.
(Code 1960, § 3401.13; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "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 passengers or materials.
(Code 1960, § 3401.14; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "parkway" means that portion of a street or road right-of-way other than a roadway or sidewalk.
(Code 1960, § 3401.15; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "parking meter" means a mechanical device installed within or upon the curb or sidewalk area, immediately adjacent to a parking space, for the purpose of controlling the period of time of occupancy of such parking meter space by any vehicle.
(Code 1960, § 3401.16; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "passenger loading zone" means the space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers.
(Code 1960, § 3401.17; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "pedestrian" means any person afoot or in a wheelchair.
(Code 1960, § 3401.18; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "police officer" means any officer of the police department of the city or any officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations.
(Code 1960, § 3401.20; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "road right-of-way" means the entire right-of-way that has been dedicated to a public agency for street and highway purposes.
(Code 1960, § 3401.21; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "stop," when required, means complete cessation of movement.
(Code 1960, § 3401.22; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "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.
(Code 1960, § 3401.23; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "street" means a way or place, of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. The travel way must be clearly defined by existing curbing or some acceptable form of lateral boundaries before the city will accept the road, by resolution, into the city street system.
(Code 1960, § 3401.24; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)
As used in this title the term "yield," when required, means that the vehicle approaching the yield sign shall yield the right-of-way and stop, if necessary, in order to allow cross traffic to safely pass the intersection.
(Code 1960, § 340.126; Ord. No. 66-35, 8-15-66; Ord. No. 2024-09, 7/16/2024)