§ 5.24.010. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

A.

Vehicle shall mean a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, except a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

B.

Abandoned vehicle shall mean any vehicle which has been left on private property or on public property (other than highways) in such inoperable or neglected condition that the owner's intention to relinquish all further rights or interest in it may be reasonably concluded.

C.

Highway shall mean a way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. "Highway" includes streets.

D.

Public property does not include "highway."

E.

Police chief shall mean the chief of police of the city, or his designated representative.

F.

Person shall include individuals, partnerships, ventures, corporations and associations.

G.

Owner of the land shall mean the owner of the land on which the vehicle, or parts thereof, are located, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll.

H.

Owner of the vehicle shall mean the last registered owner and legal owner of record.

(Ord. No. 260)