In addition to those definitions contained in the state laws enumerated in § 70.02, for the purpose of this title, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. As used in this title, the singular includes the plural and the masculine includes the feminine.
BICYCLE. A non-motorized vehicle designated to be ridden, propelled by human power and having one or more wheels the diameter of which are in excess of ten inches or having two or more wheels where any one wheel has a diameter in excess of 15 inches.
BUS STOP. A space on the edge of a roadway designated by sign for use by buses loading or unloading passengers.
HAZARDOUS VEHICLE. For purposes of this title, the following, by way of illustration and not limitation, shall be deemed to be HAZARDOUS to the traffic or public safety:
(1) Vehicles blocking a public or private right-of-way;
(2) Vehicles leaking fluids other than water;
(3) Vehicles blocking fire hydrants or emergency access routes; and
(4) A vehicle left in a location or condition that constitutes an immediate and continuous hazard to the safety of persons using the streets or alleys of the city.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. For purposes of this title, the term LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER shall mean:
(1) The City Administrator or any person designated by the City Administrator to enforce ordinances within the boundaries of the city; and
(2) Any certified peace officer acting in a capacity as such and authorized either by statute, the City Council or the City Administrator to enforce law and/or ordinances within the boundaries of the city.
LOADING ZONE. A space on the edge of a roadway designated by sign for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or materials during specified hours or specified days.
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.
PARK or PARKING. The condition of:
(1) A motor vehicle that is stopped while occupied by its operator with the engine turned off; and
(2) A motor vehicle that is stopped while unoccupied by its operator whether or not the engine is turned off.
PEDESTRIAN. A person on the public right-of-way except:
(1) The operator or passenger of a motor vehicle or bicycle; and
(2) A person leading, driving or riding an animal or animal-drawn conveyance.
ROLLERSKATING. The use of any solid wheeled shoe skate or snap-on, lace or gripping device to hold a shoe or foot in place while propelling any wheel on a shoe. ROLLERSKATES as defined includes rollerblades.
SKATEBOARDING. The use of any propelled riding device making use of wheels of any size except wheelchairs. SKATEBOARDING means any movement of such devices under its own power after being propelled or the application of a force to cause it to move in any direction.
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. Complete cessation of movement.
STREET and OTHER PROPERTY OPEN TO PUBLIC TRAVEL. Have the following meanings:
(1) STREET. The terms “highway,” “road” and “street,” when used in this title or in the Oregon Revised Statutes chapters incorporated herein, shall be considered synonymous, unless the context precludes such construction. STREET, as defined in this title and the Oregon Revised Statutes chapters incorporated by reference herein, includes alleys, sidewalks and parking areas and accessways owned or maintained by the city.
(2) OTHER PROPERTY OPEN TO PUBLIC TRAVEL.
(a) Property whether publicly or privately owned and whether publicly or privately maintained, upon which the public operates motor vehicles either by express or implied invitation other than streets as defined in this section.
(b) OTHER PROPERTY OPEN TO PUBLIC TRAVEL shall include, but not be limited to, parking lots, service station lots, shopping center and supermarket parking lots, and other accessways and parking areas open to general vehicular traffic, whether or not periodically closed to public use.
TAXICAB STAND. A space on the edge of a roadway designated by sign for use by taxicabs.
TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICE. A device to direct vehicular or pedestrian traffic, including, but not limited to, a sign, signaling mechanism, barricade, button or street or curb marking installed by the city or other authority.
TRAFFIC LANE. That area of the roadway used for the movement of a single line of traffic.
VEHICLE. As used in this title includes bicycles.
(Ord. 357, passed 2-25-2002)