6.02.030 Definitions.
A. In addition to those definitions contained in the Oregon Vehicle Code, the following mean:
Abandoned Vehicle – A vehicle left in circumstances demonstrating its owner never intends to return.
A. A motor vehicle shall be deemed an Abandoned Vehicle under this definition if it remains upon any street or public property for a period in excess of 48 hours and the motor vehicle:
1. Reasonably appears incapable of self propulsion; or
2. Does not display a current registration plate or a current trip permit; or
3. Is on a street and is not registered to a person at the address of property on the same side of the street that abuts the part of the street upon which the motor vehicle is located; or
4. Is on public property other than a street without the consent of the owner, occupant and any other person in lawful possession of the public property.
B. A trailer shall be deemed an Abandoned Vehicle under this definition if it remains upon any street or public property for a period in excess of 24 hours and:
1. The trailer does not display a current registration plate or a current trip permit, unless exempt from registration under provision of Oregon law; or
2. Is on a street and no right of control over the trailer exists in a person or relative of a person who owns property or resides at property that is on the same side of the street that abuts the part of the street upon which the trailer is located; or
3. Is on public property other than a street without the consent of the owner, occupant and any other person in lawful possession of the public property.
Block – That portion of street frontage on one side of the street between two intersecting streets.
Bus stop – A space on the edge of a street designated by sign for use by buses loading or unloading passengers.
Business district – Any area of the City designated as a commercial district by the Development Code.
Driveway – Any alley or access drive to public or private property from a street. The term driveway shall include all portions of the curb that have been sloped, tapered and/or depressed to accommodate vehicle movement.
Emergency – For purposes of BC 6.02.320, a situation where an unforeseen combination of circumstances calls for immediate action in order to avoid damage to a vehicle or where a vehicle was rendered inoperable, but does not include a situation where the vehicle is left standing in excess of 24 hours.
Holiday – New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and any other day designated by the council to be a holiday.
Loading zone – A space on the edge of a street designated by sign for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or materials during specified hours of specified days.
Motor vehicle – A vehicle that is self propelled or designed for self propulsion.
Parade – A gathering of at least ten persons or ten vehicles or both traveling more than 100 feet on public streets, sidewalks or alleys for a common purpose of public demonstration.
Street – Every public way, road, highway thoroughfare and place, including bridges, viaducts and other structures, open, used or intended for use of the general public for vehicles or vehicular traffic as a matter of right.
Taxicab stand – A space on the edge of a street designated by sign for use by taxicabs.
Traffic lane – That area of the street used for the movement of a single lane of traffic.
Vehicle – Any device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a street and includes vehicles that are propelled or powered by any means. [BC 6.02.030, amended by Ordinance No. 3278, 8/17/82; amended by Ordinances No. 3971, 1/6/97, Ordinance No. 4053, 8/2/99, Ordinance No. 4223 § 1, Ordinance No. 4507, 4/20/09, Ordinance No. 4794, 12/1/20]