For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires otherwise.
CROSSWALK. That portion of the roadway ordinarily included within the prolongation or extension of curb and property lines at intersections or any other portion of a roadway clearly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.
INTERSECTION. 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 at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different roadways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Every vehicle which is self-propelled.
PARK or PARKING. The standing of a vehicle whether, occupied or not, otherwise than when temporarily and actually engaged in the loading or unloading of merchandise or passengers.
PARKWAY. That portion of a street between the property line and the roadway not used for sidewalks.
PROPERTY LINE. The line marking the boundary between any street and the lots or property abutting thereon.
ROADWAY. That portion of a street or highway between the regularly established curb lines or, on streets on which curbs have not been constructed, that part of a street improved and intended to be used for vehicular travel.
STAND or STANDING. The halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than when temporarily and actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.
STREET or HIGHWAY. The entire width between property lines of every way or place whatever nature when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for purpose of vehicular traffic.
VEHICLE. Every device in, upon or by which any person of property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
(Ord. passed 8-1-2019)