§ 10.1.010. Definitions.

Unless otherwise specified in this Title, the following definitions apply:

A.

"Abandoned vehicle" means any of the following:

1.

A vehicle that has been left unattended on public property for more than forty-eight (48) hours and is rendered inoperable;

2.

A vehicle that has remained illegally parked on public property for more than forty-eight (48) hours;

3.

A vehicle that has been unlawfully parked on private real property or has been placed on private property without the consent of the real property owner or person in control of the property for more than forty-eight (48) hours;

4.

A vehicle that has been legally impounded by order of a law enforcement authority and has not been reclaimed for a period of five (5) days; or

5.

Any vehicle parked on a street determined by a law enforcement authority to create a hazard to other vehicle traffic.

B.

"Bicycle" means a non-motorized vehicle consisting of a metal frame on two (2) or more wheels and having handlebars and a seat.

C.

"Central Business District" means the C-4 Central Business Core Zoning District.

D.

"Commercial motor vehicle" any vehicle meeting the definition provided by Mont. Code Ann. § 61-1-101.

E.

"Freight Loading Zone" means a portion of a public right-of-way that is designated for short-term use by vehicles loading and unloading goods. Freight loading zones are established following the procedures adopted in this Title. This term also includes delivery zones in the metered parking district.

F.

"Handicapped Parking Zone" means a portion of a public right-of-way that is designated for use only by vehicles that have a handicapped parking permit or plate. Handicapped parking zones are established following the procedures adopted in this Title.

G.

"Junk vehicle" means any vehicle, machinery, trailer, or parts thereof, located on public property or illegally parked on private property within the incorporated City limits, which, as to a vehicle or trailer, does not properly display license plates or stickers indicating current registration and/or which has any one (1) or more of the following characteristics:

1.

Lacks an engine, wheel, tire, properly installed battery or other structural part which renders the vehicle inoperable for use as designed by the manufacturer;

2.

Has a broken or missing fender, door, bumper, hood, steering wheel, trunk top, trunk handle, tail pipe, muffler, driver's seat, fuel tank, driveshaft, differential, generator, or alternator;

3.

Has become or has the potential to become the breeding ground or habitat of rats, mice, snakes, mosquitoes or other vermin, rodents or insects, or is otherwise used for the storage, harbor, caging or dwelling for an animal of any kind;

4.

Has heavy growth of weeds or other noxious vegetation over eight (8) inches in height under or immediately next to it;

5.

Has become a point of collection for stagnant water;

6.

Contains junk, garbage, refuse, gasoline or fuel other than in its fuel tank, paper, cardboard, wood or other combustible materials, solid waste, or other hazardous material in it or is primarily used for storage of any materials;

7.

Has become a source of danger for children through possible entrapment in areas of confinement that cannot be opened from inside, through a danger of the vehicle falling or turning over, or through possible injury from exposed surfaces of metal, glass, or other rigid materials;

8.

Has become a potential source of contamination of the soil from petroleum products or other toxic liquids being discharged or leaking from the vehicle;

9.

Has become illegal to operate on the public streets because it is missing one (1) or more parts required by law; or

10.

Because of its defective, deteriorated, or obsolete condition, in any other way constitutes a nuisance or a threat to the public's health or safety.

H.

"Law enforcement authority" means a peace officer or any City, State, or Federal department or agency member operating in his or her professional capacity within the incorporated City limits.

I.

"Local service" means limiting the authorized use of City streets or avenues to those trucks which have either point of origin or destination for immediate business purposes within the incorporated City limits.

J.

"Machinery" is synonymous with and means the same as "machine" as defined by the current edition of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

K.

"OCCGF" means the Official Code of the City of Great Falls.

L.

"Operator" means any person who operates or is in actual physical control of the operation of vehicle.

M.

"Parking Administrator" means the City employee or contractor tasked by the City Manager with the management of the City's parking facilities. Within this Title this person may also be referred to as "The Administrator".

N.

"Parking Official" means peace officers and other persons designated by the City Manager to enforce the provisions of this Title.

O.

"Parking Meter" means any device installed for the regulation of the time allowed for parking as provided by this Title.

P.

"Part" means any mechanical, structural, body, or decorative component of any vehicle, machinery, or trailer.

Q.

"Passenger Loading Zone" means a portion of a public right-of-way that is designated for short-term use by vehicles loading and unloading people. This specifically includes school bus loading zones. Passenger loading zones are established following the procedures adopted in this Title.

R.

"Person" means any individual, partnership, association or corporation, or other legal entity.

S.

"Snowmobile" means any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for travel on the snow or ice, which may be steered by wheels, skis or runners, and which is not otherwise registered or licensed under Montana State law.

T.

"Trailer" means any vehicle without motor power designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle. The term includes devices intended for recreational camping purposes carried in the bed of a pick-up truck.

U.

"Vehicle" means any device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a street. The term includes, but is not limited to:

1.

An automobile;

2.

Truck;

3.

Van;

4.

Sport utility vehicle;

5.

Recreational vehicle;

6.

Watercraft;

7.

Boat;

8.

Jet ski;

9.

Snowmobile;

10.

ATV;

11.

Aircraft, or

12.

Parts thereof.

(Ord. 3188, 2018)