National City Municipal Code Ch. 11.04 Definitions

A. 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.

B. Whenever any words or phrases used in this title are defined in the CVC, such definitions are incorporated herein and apply to such words and phrases used herein as though set forth herein in full.

C. Whenever any words or phrases used herein are not defined herein but are defined in the CVC and amendments thereto, such definitions shall apply.

(Ord. No. 2023-2520, 4-18-2023)

A. "Alley" means any unnamed street less than twenty-five feet in width between property lines, primarily used for access to the rear or side entrances of abutting properties.

B. "Block" means the land adjoining one side of a street between two consecutive junctions of said street with streets, railways, rights-of-way, or waterways crossing or meeting said side of said street.

C. "CA-MUTCD" means California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices published by the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and is issued to adopt uniform standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices, in accordance with Section 21400 of the CVC.

D. "City Council" means the City Council of National City.

E. "CVC" means California Vehicle Code, which is a rulebook containing California's laws and regulations for drivers and vehicles.

F. "Holiday" means any day designated as such in Section 10 of California Code of Civil Procedure; provided however, that Saturday afternoon shall not be considered a holiday for the purposes of this title.

G. "Loading zone" means the space adjacent to the curb or edge of roadway reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles for active loading or unloading of passengers or materials.

H. "Motor vehicle" is defined as follows:

1. "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle or device that is self-propelled.

2. "Motor vehicle" does not include a self-propelled wheelchair, motorized tricycle, or motorized quadricycle, if operated by a person who, by reason of physical disability, is otherwise unable to move about as a pedestrian.

I. "Official time standard," which applies whenever certain hours are named herein, refers to standard time or daylight saving time as may be in current use in the City.

J. "Official traffic control device" includes any sign, signal, marking or device defined in the CA-MUTCD, and not inconsistent with this title, placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic, but does not include islands, curbs, traffic barriers, speed humps, speed bumps or other roadway design features.

K. "Official traffic signal" includes any device, whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and proceed and which is erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction.

L. "Oversized vehicle or load" means any building, structure, vehicle, load, trailer, or combination thereof, which exceeds the height, width, length, size or weight of vehicle or load limitations provided for in Division 15 of the CVC.

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

N. "Parking Authority" means the Parking Authority of the city of National City established by City Council Resolution 12,402 in accordance with Division 18 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

O. "Parking Meter" means a mechanical, electro-mechanical or electronic device installed for the purpose of controlling the period of time a vehicle occupies a parking space.

P. "Parking Regulations Officer" means any regularly employed City or contracted employee authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to enforce parking law and regulations.

Q. "Parkway" means that portion of a street between the curb line or edge of roadway and the adjacent property line not designated for use by vehicles, bicycles or pedestrians.

R. "Pay Station" means a multi-space parking meter that allows for a single location for the payment and control of parking for multiple parking spaces placed at various locations along streets or on surface lots.

S. "Pedestrian" is a person who is afoot or who is using any of the following:

1. A means of conveyance propelled by human power other than a bicycle, or

2. An electric personal assistive mobility device.

T. "Person" means every natural person, firm, co-partnership, association or corporation.

U. "Police officer" means 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 laws and regulations.

V. "Recreational vehicle" means any camp trailer, camper, fifth-wheel travel trailer, trailer coach, or house car as defined in CVC Sections 242, 243, 324, 362, 396, 635, recreational vehicle as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 18010, or boat or boat on a trailer, regardless of whether the boat or boat on a trailer is attached to a motor vehicle or carrier trailer as defined in CVC 14.005.

W. "Roadway" is defined as follows:

1. "Roadway" means that portion of a street improved, designed, or ordinarily used by motor vehicles.

2. "Roadway" may include designated areas for shared or exclusive use of bicycles.

X. "Stop" is defined as follows:

1. "Stop," when required, means complete cessation of movement.

2. "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 directions of a police officer or official traffic control device.

Y. "Traffic" means pedestrians, bicycles, ridden or herded animals, vehicles and other conveyances either singly or together while using any street for purposes of travel.

(Ord. No. 2023-2520, 4-18-2023)