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SEC. 171.01. DEFINITIONS.
 
   (a)   The following words and phrases whenever used in these rules and regulations shall be construed as defined in this section unless from the context a different meaning is intended, or unless a different meaning is specifically defined and more particularly described to the use of such words or phrases.
 
   (b)   “City” shall mean and have reference to the City of Los Angeles.
 
   (c)   “Airport” shall mean and have reference to all of the area comprising the Los Angeles Airport as now existing or as the same may hereafter be expanded and developed and shall include all of its facilities.
 
   (d)   “Board” shall mean the Board of Airport Commissioners of the City.
 
   (e)   “General Manager” shall mean the General Manager of the Department of Airports of the City.
 
   (f)   “Director” shall mean the Airport Director of the Los Angeles Airport.
 
   (g)   “Person” shall mean and shall include a natural person, a partnership, firm or corporation.
 
   (h)   “Driveway” shall mean any street or roadway either improved or unimproved within the boundaries of the Airport set aside or designated for use by vehicles.
 
   (i)   “Traffic” shall mean pedestrians and vehicles, either singly or together while using any driveway.
 
   (j)   “Parking Area” shall mean and include any portion of the Airport which is set aside for the parking of vehicles.
 
   (k)   “Pedestrian” shall mean any person afoot.
 
   (l)   “Vehicles” shall mean a device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be propelled, moved or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved by human power.
 
   “Motor Vehicle” is a vehicle which is self-propelled.
 
   “Commercial Vehicle” is a vehicle used or maintained for the transportation of persons or property for hire, compensation or profit.
 
   (m)   “Loading Zone” shall mean that space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.
 
   (n)   “Police Officer” shall mean any sworn officer of the Police Department of the City or sworn officer of the Airport Police of the Department of Airports authorized to enforce these rules and regulations.
 
   (o)   “Park” shall mean to stand or leave standing any vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise, than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.
 
   (p)   “Crosswalk” shall mean any portion of a driveway or parking area distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossings or walks by lines or other markings on the surface.
 
   (q)   "Aircraft" shall mean all fixed-wing aircraft driven by turbojet or turbo fan engine. (Added by Ord. No. 186,390, Eff. 12/18/19.)
 
   (r)   "Run-up" shall mean the ground testing or revving of an Aircraft engine above idle, not immediately connected to contemporaneous air operation. (Added by Ord. No. 186,390, Eff. 12/18/19.)
 
   (s)   "Run-up Pad" shall mean an aircraft parking area with blast fences. (Added by Ord. No. 186,390, Eff. 12/18/19.)