For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CROSSWALK.
(1) The part of a roadway at an intersection within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable roadway; or
(2) Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.
HIGHWAY. Any public road, street, avenue, alley or boulevard, bridge, viaduct or trestle and the approaches to them.
INTERSECTION.
(1) The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways, which join one another, but not necessarily continue, at approximately right angles or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come into conflict; or
(2) Where a highway includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection. In the event such intersecting highway also includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of two roadways of such highways shall be regarded as a separate intersection. The junction of a private alley with a public street or highway shall not constitute an
INTERSECTION.
PERMIT. A form that upon completion provides the requested date, time and place of solicitation and documents compliance with those other requirements set forth in § 114.02 of this chapter. A PERMIT is not valid until it is marked “APPROVED” and is signed by the City Clerk-Treasurer and Chief of Police or his or her designatee. Solicitation may not legally occur in the city without an approved permit. The PERMIT shall be in the possession of the organization at the site of the solicitation on the specified date. Solicitation may only occur on the dates, hours and locations approved by the city.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, trustee or corporation. A PERSON does not have to reside in the city limits for the purpose of this subchapter.
ROADWAY. The portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder. In the event a highway includes two or more separate ROADWAYS, the term ROADWAY, as used herein, shall refer to any roadway separately, but to all such roadways collectively.
SOLICITATION. The act of a person standing at or traveling on or near a crosswalk, highway, intersection or roadway and taking, or attempting to take, money contributions, or making a sale of, or taking orders for the sale of, any personal property for future delivery or for services. This definition also includes a person standing in the median, crosswalk, highway, intersection or roadway for the purpose of advertising a sale or services.
(Ord. 2012-3, passed 8-13-2012)