Chapter 10.04
DEFINITIONS
Sections:
10.04.010 Applicability of definitions.
10.04.020 Vehicle Code definitions apply.
10.04.090 Passenger loading zone.
10.04.010 Applicability of definitions.
The words and phrases defined in this chapter, when used in this title, shall for the purpose of this title have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this chapter. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 230 § 1, 1965)
10.04.020 Vehicle Code definitions apply.
Whenever any words or phrases used in this title are not defined, but are defined in the Vehicle Code of the state and amendments thereto, such definitions shall apply. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 230 § 1, 1965)
10.04.030 Bus.
“Bus” is any vehicle, including a trailer, designed, used, or maintained for carrying more than fifteen persons including the driver. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
10.04.040 Curb.
“Curb” means the lateral boundary of the roadway whether such curb is marked by curbing construction or not so marked; “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. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 230 § 1, 1965)
10.04.050 Divisional island.
“Divisional island” means a raised island located in the roadway and separating opposing or conflicting streams of traffic. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 230 § 1, 1965)
10.04.060 Holidays.
For purposes of this title, a “holiday” is any holiday designated by the state or federal government and which is observed by the city as a city holiday. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 627 § 13, 2001; Ord. 230 § 1, 1965)
10.04.070 Loading zone.
“Loading zone” means a space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials marked and designated as hereinafter provided within this title. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 230 § 1, 1965)
10.04.080 Parkway.
“Parkway” means that portion of the public right-of-way other than that reserved for vehicular travel or a sidewalk. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 230 § 1, 1965)
10.04.090 Passenger loading zone.
“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. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 230 § 1, 1965)
10.04.100 Police officer.
“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 as defined under Cal. Pen. Code § 830. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 230 § 1, 1965)
10.04.110 Vehicle Code.
“Vehicle Code” means the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 230 § 1, 1965)