La Puente Municipal Code Ch. 6.04 Definitions

Sections:

• 6.04.005 Definitions of words and phrases—Generally.

• 6.04.010 Business district.

• 6.04.020 Holidays.

• 6.04.030 Loading zone.

• 6.04.040 Official time standard.

• 6.04.050 Park.

• 6.04.060 Parkway.

• 6.04.070 Passenger loading zone.

• 6.04.080 Pedestrian.

• 6.04.090 Person.

• 6.04.100 Police officer.

• 6.04.110 Stop—Stop or stand.

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

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

(Ord. 1 § 3400, added by Ord. 15; November 19, 1956)

BUSINESS DISTRICT is that portion of a highway and the property contiguous thereto (a) upon one side of which highway, for a distance of six hundred (600) feet, fifty per cent (50%) or more of the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by buildings in use for business, or (b) upon both sides of which highway, collectively, for a distance of three hundred (300) feet, fifty per cent (50%) or more of the contiguous property fronting thereon is so occupied. A business district may be longer than the distances specified in this section if the above ratio of buildings in use for business to the length of highway exists.

(Ord. 1 § 3400.1, added by Ord. 15; November 19, 1956)

Within the meaning of this title, HOLIDAYS are the first day of January, the thirtieth day of May, the fourth day of July, the first Monday in September, the twenty-fifth day of December, and Thanksgiving Day. If a holiday as defined in this section falls upon a Sunday, the Monday following is a holiday.

(Ord. 1 § 3400.2, added by Ord. 15; November 19, 1956)

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

(Ord. 1 § 3400.3, added by Ord. 15; November 19, 1956)

OFFICIAL TIME STANDARD: Whenever certain hours are named herein, they shall mean standard time or daylight saving time as may be in current use in this city.

(Ord. 1 § 3400.4, added by Ord. 15; November 19, 1956)

PARK: 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. 1 § 3400.5, added by Ord. 15; November 19, 1956)

PARKWAY: That portion of a street other than a roadway or a sidewalk.

(Ord. 1 § 3400.6, added by Ord. 15; November 19, 1956)

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

(Ord. 1 § 3400.7, added by Ord. 15; November 19, 1956)

PEDESTRIAN: Any person afoot.

(Ord. 1 § 3400.8, added by Ord. 15; November 19, 1956)

PERSON: Every natural person, firm, copartner-ship, association or corporation.

(Ord. 1 § 3400.9, added by Ord. 15; November 19, 1956)

POLICE 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. 1 § 3400.10, added by Ord. 15; November 19, 1956)

(a) STOP: When required, means complete cessation of movement.

(b) 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. 1 § 3400.11, added by Ord. 15; November 19, 1956)