Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 11 — Motor Vehicles and Traffic›Article I — DEFINITIONS
Fairfield Municipal Code § 11.1 Definitions
Fairfield Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fairfield
Cite as: Fairfield Municipal Code § 11.1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meaning respectively ascribed to them in this article.
(Ord. No. 69-21, § 1)
§ 11.1.1. Motor vehicle code definitions to be used.¶
Whenever any words or phrases used herein are not defined, but are defined in the vehicle code of the state and amendments thereto, such definitions shall apply.
(Ord. No. 69-21, § 1)
§ 11.1.2. Council.¶
The council of the city.
(Ord. No. 69-21, § 1)
§ 11.1.3. Divisional island.¶
A raised or painted island or area which is located in the roadway and which separates opposing or conflicting streams of traffic.
(Ord. No. 69-21, § 1)
§ 11.1.4. Holidays.¶
Within the meaning of this chapter, holidays are all days recognized by the state as legal holidays.
(Ord. No. 69-21, § 1)
§ 11.1.5. Loading zone.¶
The space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.
(Ord. No. 69-21, § 1)
§ 11.1.6. Public safety officer.¶
Every officer of the police department of this city or any officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations.
(Ord. No. 69-21, § 1)
§ 11.1.7. Traffic engineer.¶
The director of public works or his authorized representative.
(Ord. No. 69-21, § 1)
§ 11.1.8. Traffic regulations.¶
Any ordinances or resolutions of the city council passed for the purposes of regulating or controlling traffic.
(Ord. No. 69-21, § 1)
§ 11.1.9. Restricted parking.¶
"Restricted Permit Parking Area"
shall mean those portions of public streets designated by resolution of the City Council as a "Restricted Permit Parking Area." Parking in this area shall be restricted during certain hours of the day to residents and guests issued a parking permit by the Fairfield Chief of Police or his designee.
(Ord. No. 96-15, § 1)
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