Point Arena Municipal Code Art. I Definitions

(1) The following words or phrases when used in this chapter shall for the purpose of this chapter have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this article.

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

(Ord. 75 § 1, 1959.)

Within the meaning of this chapter, "holidays" are those days which are designated as legal federal or state holidays.

(Ord. 75 § 2, 1959; Ord. 75-A, 1986.)

Whenever certain hours are named herein, they shall mean standard time or daylight savings time as may be in current use in the city.

(Ord. 75 § 3, 1959.)

"Official traffic control devices"

means all signs, signal markings and devices not inconsistent with this chapter placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.

(Ord. 75 § 4, 1959.)

"Park"

means 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. 75 § 5, 1959.)

For the purposes of this chapter, the term "parking meter" shall mean any receptacle, instrument, device, indicator or machine which upon the deposit therein of an authorized token or coin of the United States, as may be required, shows, indicates, registers, displays or permits legal parking in the meter zone wherein or adjacent to which such parking meter is situated.

(Ord. 75 § 12, 1959.)

"Pedestrian"

means any person afoot.

(Ord. 75 § 6, 1959.)

"Person"

means every natural person, firm, copartnership, association, or corporation.

(Ord. 75 § 7, 1959.)

"Police officer"

means every officer of the police department of this city.

(Ord. 75 § 8, 1959.)

(1) When required, "stop" means complete cessation of movement.

(2) When prohibited, "stop or stand" means any stopping or standing 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.

(Ord. 75 § 9, 1959.)

"Traffic"

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

(Ord. 75 § 10, 1959.)

"Vehicle code"

means the Vehicle Code of the State of California.

(Ord. 75 § 11, 1959.)