Fullerton Municipal Code Ch. 8.04 Definitions

For the purpose of this title, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. In addition to the definitions set forth below, all definitions of words and phrases set forth in the Cal. Vehicle Code are incorporated in this title as though set forth in full herein.

ALLEY. A public way without sidewalks which does not exceed 25 feet in width between property lines.

BARRIER. Includes any lumber, boards, rope or other material placed or stretched across any portion of such street, avenue, alley, sidewalk or other highway, which shall be plainly visible at a distance of not less than 100 feet in the daytime and which shall be illuminated at night with a red-lighted lantern or other lighting or reflection device.

BUS. Any motor bus, motor coach, trackless trolley coach or passenger stage used as a common carrier of passengers.

HOLIDAY. The days designated as federal holidays and such holidays as may be designated by the City Council.

LOADING ZONE. The place adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading and unloading of passengers or materials.

PARADE. Any procession of two or more vehicles or two or more persons moving on or along a public street, other than a crosswalk for the purpose of ostentatious display, or show or for the purpose of advertising any show, exhibition, game or any goods, wares or merchandise.

PARKING. To stop or allow to stand any vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than in obedience to official traffic control devices or by direction of a police officer.

PARKING CONTROL OFFICER. A person designated by the Chief of Police to issue citations for violations of parking prohibitions and regulations and whose chief duties are to patrol designated areas of the city to discover violations of parking restrictions and regulations and to generally enforce parking regulations and do the related work required in accordance with the class specification of this position. A PARKING CONTROL OFFICER may be a sworn police officer, a parking control aid, a person that is employed by the company contracted to provide parking enforcement services to the city or such other person as may be designated by the Chief of Police to issue citations for parking violations.

PARKING FACILITY. Any off-street parking facility, either open or enclosed, including surface parking, parking lots and parking structures, designed or used for the parking of motor vehicles.

PARKWAY. The remaining portion of a right-of-way set apart or dedicated for public travel other than a roadway or a sidewalk.

PASSENGER LOADING ZONE. The space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers.

POLICE OFFICER. A sworn member of the Police Department or any employee of the city authorized by the Chief of Police to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of the traffic regulations.

PROHIBITED PARKING. No standing of a vehicle, except when occupied to load or unload passengers or materials or necessary to avoid conflict with other vehicles or to comply with directions of a police officer or traffic control device.

STOP. Complete cessation of movement.

(Ord. 3274, passed - -2019)