Lompoc Municipal Code Art. I In General

This Chapter shall be known as the "Bicycle Ordinance of the City of Lompoc."

(Prior code § 0901)

Unless the particular provision or the context otherwise

requires, the definitions and provisions contained in this Section shall govern the construction, meaning, and application of words and phrases used in this Chapter and, except to the extent that a particular word or phrase is otherwise specifically defined in this Section, the definitions and provisions contained in Chapter 1.04 of this Code also govern the construction, meaning, and application of words and phrases used in this Chapter. The definition of each word or phrase shall constitute, to the extent applicable, the definition of each word or phrase which is derived from it, or from which it is a derivative, as the case may be.

"Bicycle"

means any device upon which a person may ride which is propelled by human power through a system of belts, chains, or gears and which has wheels at least 20 inches in diameter and a frame size of at least 14 inches.

"Bikeway"

means any right-of-way described as follows:

Class I: A completely separated right-of-way designated for the exclusive or semi-exclusive use of bicycles. Cross flows by pedestrians and motorists are minimized.

Class II: A restricted right-of-way designated for the exclusive or semi-exclusive use of bicycles. Through travel by motor vehicles or pedestrians is not allowed, however, vehicle parking may be allowed. Cross-flow by motorists, for example, to gain access to driveways or parking facilities, is allowed; pedestrian cross-flows, for example, to gain access to parking facilities or associated land use is allowed.

Class III: A shared right-of-way designated as such by signs placed on vertical posts or stenciled on the pavement. Any bikeway which shares its through traffic right-of-way with either or both moving (not parking) motor vehicles and pedestrians is considered a Class III bikeway.

(Prior code § 0902)

The parent or guardian of any minor or guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any minor or ward to violate any of the provisions of this Chapter.

(Prior code § 0903)