Carson Municipal Code Part 2 Definitions

Words and phrases not specifically defined herein shall have the meanings provided by the California Vehicle Code or, if not so defined, common usage.

(Ord. 92-969 § 1; Ord. 05-1334 § 1)

For the purpose of this Chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number and words in the singular number include the plural number.

(a)

"Block"

shall mean, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the portion of a public street or alley between two (2) intersecting streets or between an intersecting street and the terminus of the public street or alley. Where a "block" would otherwise exceed one thousand (1,000) feet in length, a length of one thousand (1,000) feet shall constitute a "block" for purposes of this Chapter.

(b)

"Public Works Director"

shall mean the City of Carson's Director of Public Works or the Public Works Director's designee.

(c)

"Safe place"

shall mean, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any garage, parking lot, or open space, owned by, maintained by, or under the jurisdiction of the City, and shall include every privately owned garage, the owner or proprietor of which will accept vehicles removed by the traffic enforcement agency.

(d)

"Vehicle Code"

shall mean the Vehicle Code of the State of California.

(Ord. 92-969 § 1; Ord. 05-1334 § 1)