10.04 — DEFINITIONS
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§ 10.04.010. Applicability of definitions.¶
The words and phrases defined in this chapter, when used in this title, shall for the purpose of this title have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this chapter. (Ord. 230 § 1, 1965; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
§ 10.04.020. Vehicle Code definitions apply.¶
Whenever any words or phrases used in this title are not defined, but are defined in the Vehicle Code of the state and amendments thereto, such definitions shall apply. (Ord. 230 § 1, 1965; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
§ 10.04.030. Bus.¶
“Bus” is any vehicle, including a trailer, designed, used, or maintained for carrying more than fifteen persons including the driver.
(Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
§ 10.04.040. Curb.¶
“Curb” means the lateral boundary of the roadway whether such curb is marked by curbing construction or not so marked; “curb” as used in this title shall not include the line dividing the roadway of a street from parking strips in the center of a street, nor from tracks or rights-of-way of public utility companies.
(Ord. 230 § 1, 1965; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
§ 10.04.050. Divisional island.¶
“Divisional island” means a raised island located in the roadway and separating opposing or conflicting streams of traffic.
(Ord. 230 § 1, 1965; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
§ 10.04.060. Holidays.¶
For purposes of this title, a “holiday” is any holiday designated by the state or federal government and which is observed by the city as a city holiday.
(Ord. 230 § 1, 1965; Ord. 627 § 13, 2001; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
§ 10.04.070. Loading zone.¶
“Loading zone” means a space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials marked and designated as hereinafter provided within this title.
(Ord. 230 § 1, 1965; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
§ 10.04.080. Parkway.¶
“Parkway” means that portion of the public right-of-way other than that reserved for vehicular travel or a sidewalk.
(Ord. 230 § 1, 1965; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
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§ 10.04.090. Passenger loading zone.¶
“Passenger loading zone” means the space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers.
(Ord. 230 § 1, 1965; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
§ 10.04.100. Police officer.¶
“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 regulations as defined under Cal. Pen. Code § 830.
(Ord. 230 § 1, 1965; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
§ 10.04.110. Vehicle Code.¶
“Vehicle Code” means the California Vehicle Code.
(Ord. 230 § 1, 1965; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
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- Title 1
- Title 2
- Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.10 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
- Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.16 — POLICE DEPARTMENT RESERVE CORPS
- Chapter 2.24 — COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
- Chapter 2.28 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Chapter 2.32 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 2.36 — PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT
- Chapter 2.38 — POST-EMPLOYMENT LOBBYING
- Title 3
- Chapter 3.00 — SPECIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
- Chapter 3.04 — ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION
- Chapter 3.08 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 3.28 — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
- Chapter 3.32 — CHARGE FOR SPECIAL POLICE SERVICES
- Chapter 3.36 — LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SPECIAL TAX
- Title 5
- Chapter 5.04 — FORTUNETELLING AND RELATED PRACTICES
- Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
- Chapter 5.16 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
- Chapter 5.20 — COMMERCIAL FILM PERMIT
- Chapter 5.25 — REAL PROPERTY RECORDS REPORT
- Title 6
- Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL CONTROL GENERALLY
- Chapter 6.08 — REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO DOGS
- Chapter 6.12 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS
- Chapter 6.16 — VACCINATION
- Title 8
- Chapter 8.32
- Chapter 8.04 — HEALTH CODE
- Chapter 8.14
- Chapter 8.16 — GARBAGE AND RUBBISH
- Chapter 8.18 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
- Chapter 8.24 — HANG GLIDERS AND MODEL AIRCRAFT
- Chapter 8.32 — OUTDOOR BUSINESS LIGHTING
- Chapter 8.36 — SUBSTANDARD PREMISES
- Chapter 8.40
- Chapter 8.44 — WELLS AND MINES
- Chapter 8.52 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
- Chapter 8.56 — SMOKING PROHIBITED
- Chapter 8.60 — FIREWORKS
- Title 9
- Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
- Chapter 9.05 — PICKETING
- Chapter 9.08 — CURFEW
- Chapter 9.12 — WEAPONS
- Chapter 9.16 — USE OF BEACHES
- Chapter 9.18 — SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY FOR PARTIES AT WHICH UNDE…
- Chapter 9.20
- Title 10
▸Chapter 10.02 — PENALTIES
- Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 10.12
- Chapter 10.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
- Chapter 10.20 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
- Chapter 10.24 — SPECIAL STOPS
- Chapter 10.28 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
- Chapter 10.32
- Chapter 10.36 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – VENDING
- Chapter 10.40
- Chapter 10.44 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – TIMES
- Chapter 10.48 — STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY
- Chapter 10.52
- Chapter 10.60 — CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
- Title 12
- Chapter 12.04 — ENCROACHMENTS
- Chapter 12.12 — EXCAVATIONS
- Chapter 12.16 — STREET TREES
- Chapter 12.20 — STREET AND SIDEWALK USE RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 12.24 — PARKS
- Chapter 12.32
- Title 13
- Chapter 13.08 — STORM DRAINS AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND POL…
- Chapter 13.12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 13.14 — SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
- Title 15
- Chapter 15.04
- Chapter 15.08 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 15.12
- Chapter 15.20
- Chapter 15.50 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
- Title 16
- Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
- Title 17
- Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.10 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
- Chapter 17.20 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.22 — SITE PLAN PERMITS
- Chapter 17.36 — STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
- Chapter 17.40
- Chapter 17.44 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Title 18
- Chapter 18.55 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 18.32 — WALLS AND FENCES
- Chapter 18.36 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY
- Chapter 18.37
- Chapter 18.39
- Chapter 18.40 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY (MU-O) ZONE
- Chapter 18.42 — HOME OCCUPATION
- Chapter 18.45 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 18.50 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 18.60 — NONCOMMERCIAL ANTENNAS
- Chapter 18.64 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
- Chapter 18.72 — SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.73 — REGULATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- Title 19
- Chapter 19.01 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 19.02
- Title OL