(A) The definition of words and phrases contained in MCA §§ 61-8-102 and 61-8-355 are adopted by reference and shall, for the purposes of this chapter, have the same meanings ascribed to words and phrases herein.
(B) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLEY. A public city street not designed for general travel and used primarily as a means of access to the rear of residences and business establishments.
CITY. The City of Deer Lodge, Montana.
CITY STREET. Every portion of the right-of-way, or part thereof located within the limits of the city, except alleys.
CONGESTED AREA. Declared to be on Main Street between the north and south city limits of the city, and shall also include the full block to the east and west of Main Street on Montana Avenue, Milwaukee Avenue, Missouri Avenue and Cottonwood Avenue, and it is hereby provided that, because of the flow of traffic on the streets or portions of streets within such area is of a degree and nature which would cause congestion, that parking thereon shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
CROSSWALK. The portion of the roadway between the intersection area and a prolongation or connection of the farthest sidewalk line, or in the event there are no improved sidewalks, then between the intersection area and a line ten feet therefrom, except as modified by a marked crosswalk.
CURB or CURB LINE. The edge of a roadway marked by a curb.
INDIVIDUAL PARKING SPACE. A portion of the paved surface of the street, of sufficient length and depth from the sidewalk curb to accommodate a vehicle to be parked, as shall be specified and marked off by the Public Works Superintendent of the city.
INTERSECTION. The area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines, or, if there be no curbs, then the lateral roadway boundary lines of two or more streets which join one another at an angle, whether or not such streets cross one another. The junction of an alley with a street or highway shall not constitute an INTERSECTION.
LEGAL OWNER. A person having a security interest in a vehicle perfected in accordance with MCA § 70-1-101 or the registered owner of a vehicle unencumbered by a security interest.
LOADING ZONE. A space reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of property or passengers.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Every vehicle which is self-propelled.
PARALLEL PARKING. Where PARALLEL PARKING is required by the provisions of this chapter, vehicles shall stand or be parked parallel with and within 12 inches of the curb.
PARK or PARKING. The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading of property or passengers.
PARKING SPACE. Any space which is duly designated for the parking of a single vehicle by appropriate markings on the pavement and/or the curb.
PARKING STRIP. The portion of the city street lying between the constructed curb and the property line exclusive of the sidewalk area, which is more than ten feet in width.
PARKING VIOLATION. The infringement of any parking regulation set forth in this chapter.
PASSENGER LOADING ZONE. A place reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles while receiving or discharging passengers.
PLANTING STRIP. That portion of a city street lying between the constructed curb and the property line exclusive of the sidewalk area, which is less than ten feet in width.
POLICE OFFICER. Any duly commissioned law enforcement officer of the city.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. A vehicular-type unit primarily designed for recreational camping or travel use that has its own motive power or is mounted on or towed by another vehicle. The units include travel trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, folding camping trailers, truck campers and motor homes.
REGISTERED OWNER. The person whose lawful right of possession of a vehicle has most recently been recorded with the State Department of Motor Vehicles Title and Registration Division.
SIDEWALK. The property between the curb lines or the lateral lines of a roadway and the adjacent property, set aside and intended for the use of pedestrians or such portion of private property parallel and in proximity to a public street and dedicated to use by pedestrians.
STAND or STANDING. The halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers.
(Prior Code, § 10.04.010) (Ord. 2021-14, passed 12-20-2021)