§ 11.04.020. Definitions.


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  • Whenever any words or phrases used in this title are not defined herein or in Title 1, but are defined in the Vehicle Code, such definitions are incorporated in this title and shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases as though set forth herein in full. The following words and phrases, when used in this title, shall have the meanings ascribed to them:

    A.

    "Curb" means the lateral physical boundary of the pavement of a street, whether marked by curbing construction or not.

    B.

    "Divisional island" means a raised island located in a roadway and separating opposing or conflicting streams of traffic.

    C.

    "Holiday" means every Sunday, January 1st, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Admission Day, Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Day, and every day appointed by the President of the United States or by the Governor of the state of California for public fast, thanksgiving or a holiday. If any of the foregoing days, except Sunday, falls upon a Sunday, the Monday following is a holiday.

    D.

    "Parkway" means that portion of a street other than a roadway, curb or sidewalk.

    E.

    "Police officer" means every peace officer and member of the police department of the city.

    F.

    "Vehicle Code" means the Vehicle Code of the state of California.

(Ord. 93-1 Divs. 1, 2 (part), 1993.)