Cathedral City Municipal Code Ch. 12.04 Definitions

Whenever any words or phrases used in this title are not defined in this chapter but are now or hereafter defined in the Vehicle Code of the state, the definitions are incorporated in this chapter and shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases used in this title as though set forth in this chapter in full.

(Ord. 15 § 1, 1982)

The following words and phrases when used in this title shall, for the purpose of this title, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this chapter.

(Ord. 15 § 1, 1982)

"Alley" means any street less than twenty-five feet in width between property lines.

(Ord. 15 § 1, 1982)

"Loading zone" means that space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.

(Ord. 15 § 1, 1982)

"Park" means to stand or leave standing any vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading of passengers or materials.

(Ord. 15 § 1, 1982)

"Parkway" means that portion of a street other than a roadway or a sidewalk.

(Ord. 15 § 1, 1982)

"Passenger loading zone" means the space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers.

(Ord. 15 § 1, 1982)

"Pedestrian" means any person afoot.

(Ord. 15 § 1, 1982)

"Police officer" means every officer of the police department of this city, or any officer authorized to direct traffic or make arrests for violation of traffic regulations.

(Ord. 15 § 1, 1982)

"Stop" means a complete cessation of movement.

(Ord. 15 § 1, 1982)

"Stop or stand," when prohibited, means any stopping or standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a police officer or official traffic-control device.

(Ord. 15 § 1, 1982)