§ 40-578. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Curbline means the boundary of that portion of any street which is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic.

Object means every sign, advertisement, container or display item of any type or form, portable or fixed, which is not authorized by state law or city ordinance.

Plant means any hedge, bush, shrub, vine, palm or other vegetation, except trees.

Property line means the boundary line of any street which line marks the division between the street area and the property abutting upon the same.

Street means the entire width of every way or place of whatsoever nature when any part thereof is open to the use of the public as a matter of right for the purpose of traffic.

Traffic means pedestrians, riders of animals and drivers of vehicles while using any street for the purpose of travel.

Vehicle means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a street, except devices moved by human power.

(Code 1990, ch. 9, § 12(A); Ord. No. 97-10-21-25, 10-10-1997)