For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
HIGHWAY.
(1) A way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
(2) HIGHWAY includes STREET.
OWNER OF THE LAND. The owner of the land on which the vehicle, or parts thereof, is located, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll.
OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. The last registered owner and legal owner of record.
PUBLIC PROPERTY. Does not include highway.
VEHICLE. A device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved or drawn upon a highway, except a device moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
(1994 Code, § 10.16.020)