Bakersfield Municipal Code Ch. 10.08 Definitions

Whenever any words or phrases used in this division are not defined but are now defined in the Vehicle Code of the state, such definitions are incorporated in this division and shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases used in this division. (Prior code § 11.04.010)

Whenever in this division the following words and phrases set forth in this section are used, they shall for the purpose of this division have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:

A. “Central traffic district” means all of the area within the following boundary: beginning at a point at the east right-of-way line of F Street and the southern edge of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad, then north along the east right-of-way line of F Street to the south right-of-way line of Golden State Avenue, then southeasterly along the south right-of-way line of Golden State Avenue to the west right-of-way line of V Street, then south along the west right-of-way line of V Street to the south right-of-way line of Truxtun Avenue, then west along the south right-of-way line of Truxtun Avenue to the east right-of-way line of S Street, then south along the east right-of-way line of S Street to the north right-of-way line of California Avenue, then west along the north right-of-way line of California Avenue to the east right-of-way line of H Street, then north along the east right-of- way line of H Street to the southern edge of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad, then west along the southern edge of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad to the point of beginning; excepting therefrom the street rights-of-way of 23rd and 24th Streets.

B. “Holidays” means all legal holidays recognized as such by the state shall be considered holidays within the meaning of this division.

C. “Loading zones” means that space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.

D. “Old Town Kern” means all of the commercial area within the boundaries of the following streets: Highway 178 to the north, Truxtun Avenue to the south, Q Street to the west and Beale Avenue to the east.

E. “Passenger loading zone” means that space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or the depositing of mail in adjacent mailboxes.

F. “Right-of-way” has the same definition as that given in Section 17.55.010 of this code.

G. “Traffic authority” means an officer of the city designated by the city council, which designation shall be by resolution of said city council. Whenever and wherever in any section of this division, certain responsibilities or duties are imposed upon the city manager and/or the chief of police, such responsibilities and/or duties shall be deemed to be imposed upon the duly and regularly appointed traffic authority. (Ord. 4479 § 1, 2007; Ord. 4018 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2607 §§ 1, 2, 1980; prior code § 11.04.020)