For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLEY. A narrow street through the middle of the block.
BICYCLE. A device propelled by human power upon which a person may ride, having two or more tandem wheels, either of which is six inches or more in diameter.
BUS STAND or BUS STOP. A space adjacent to the curb designated by sign to be occupied exclusively by buses loading or unloading passengers.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR. The City Administrator for the City.
CURB. The extreme edge of the roadway.
DESIGN DISTRICT. An area subject to separate design standards adopted by resolution of the City Council.
DEVELOPER. Any individual or entity constructing, demolishing, or repairing a public capital improvement within the City.
DEVELOPMENT. A building, property use, or mining operation making a physical change in the use or appearance of a structure or land, dividing land into two or more parcels (including partitions and subdivisions), and creation or termination of a right of access.
DRIVEWAY. A structure used for vehicular access from the public right-of-way to abutting private property located normally between the curbing or lateral lines of the roadway surface and the adjacent property line.
ENCROACHMENT. Any private structure installed within the right-of-way.
ENGINEER. The City Engineer or Public Works Director or his or her authorized representative.
FRONTAGE ZONE. The area of the sidewalk corridor between the Through Pedestrian Zone and the property line as defined by resolution of the City Council.
FURNISHING ZONE. The area of the sidewalk corridor between the curb and the Through Pedestrian Zone as defined by resolution of the City Council.
LAND AREA. The area of a parcel of land as measured by projection of the parcel boundaries upon a horizontal plane with the exception of a portion of the parcel within a recorded right-of-way or easement subject to a servitude for a public street or scenic or preservation purpose.
LOADING ZONE. A space adjacent to the curb designated by sign reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers, material, or freight.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Every vehicle that is self propelled, including tractors, fork lift trucks, motorcycles, road building equipment, street cleaning equipment, and any other vehicle capable of moving under its own power, notwithstanding that the vehicle may be exempt from licensing under the motor vehicle laws of the state.
OWNER. A natural person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity holding the deed, record title, or the purchaser under a recorded sales agreement and other persons having an interest of record in the described real property.
PARCEL OF LAND. A lot, parcel, block, or other tract of land that is occupied or may be occupied by a structure or structures or other use, and that includes the yards and other open spaces required under the zoning, subdivision, and other development ordinances.
PARK or PARKING. A motor vehicle that is stopped while occupied by its operator with the engine turned off or a motor vehicle that is stopped while unoccupied by its operator whether or not the engine is turned off.
PARKWAY. The portion of a street not used as a roadway or a sidewalk.
PASSENGER LOADING ZONE. A loading zone reserved only for the loading or unloading of passengers and their luggage.
PEDESTRIAN. A natural person afoot.
PERSON. A natural person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation, whether or not they are acting for themselves or as a clerk, servant, employee, or agent of another.
PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPERTY. An agent, occupant, lessee, contract purchaser, or person other than the owner having possession or control of the property.
ROLLER SKATES or ROLLER BLADES. A shoe or boot with a set of wheels attached for skating over a flat surface. These terms also include a metal frame with wheels attached that can be fitted to the sole of a shoe or boot.
SIDEWALK. The part of a street right-of-way between the curb line or the lateral line of the paved portion of the roadway and the adjacent property line that is intended for the use of pedestrians.
SIDEWALK CORNER OBSTRUCTION FREE AREA. The area between the curb and the lines created by extending the adjacent property lines to the curb face.
SKATEBOARD. A board or similar platform made from any substance mounted on wheels.
SCOOTER. A foot-operated vehicle, consisting of a narrow board mounted between two wheels tandem with an upright steering handle attached to the front wheel.
STAND or STANDING. The stopping of a motor vehicle, while occupied by its operator, with the engine running, except stopping in obedience to the instructions of a traffic officer or traffic control device or for other traffic.
STOP. The complete cessation of movement.
STREET. Alleys, sidewalks, parking areas, and accessways owned or maintained by the City and includes the terms HIGHWAY, ROAD, and STREET. In addition, it includes property, whether publicly or privately owned, and, whether publicly or privately maintained, upon which the public operates vehicles, either by express or implied invitation and includes, but is not limited to, parking lots, service station lots, shopping center and supermarket parking lots, and other accessways and parking lots open to general vehicular traffic, whether or not periodically closed to public use.
STREET TREE. Any tree or part of a tree, existing or new planting, including the canopy and root system, that lies on or has grown onto or over public property, or in public right-of-way owned by the City.
TAXI STAND. A space adjacent to the curb designated by sign reserved for taxicabs to stand or wait for passengers.
THROUGH PEDESTRIAN ZONE. The area of sidewalk between the Furnishing Zone and the Frontage Zone in which no obstructions, openings, or other impediments would prevent or discourage movement by pedestrians, including, but not limited to, utility poles, signs, benches, merchandise, trash receptacles, plants, and the like.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE. A device used to direct vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic or parking, including, but not limited to, a sign, signaling mechanism, barricade, button, street marking, or curb marking installed by the City or other authority.
TRAFFIC LANE. That portion of the roadway used for the movement of a single lane of vehicles.
VEHICLE. Any type of vehicle, including bicycles.
(Ord. 622, passed 11-3-2010)