(1) The definition of words and phrases contained in RCW 46.16.381 and 46.04.010 through 46.04.700 except RCW 46.04.150 and 46.04.355, adopted by reference in Chapter 10.08 SMC, shall, for the purposes of this chapter, have the same meanings ascribed to the words and phrases therein.

(2) The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall for the purpose of this chapter have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, unless where used the context thereof clearly indicates to the contrary.

(3) “Commercial loading zone” means a designated portion of the street along the curb reserved for use in loading and unloading commodities, merchandise, produce, freight or animals by commercial vehicles only.

(4) “Individual parking space” means a portion of the paved section of the street, of sufficient length and depth from the sidewalk curb to accommodate a vehicle to be parked, as shall be specified and marked off by the public works department of the city.

(5) “Nonmetered parking zones” means portions of streets described and established by the city council as zones within which the parking of vehicles shall be controlled, regulated and inspected by the parking enforcement personnel of the city.

(6) “Parking” means the standing of a vehicle upon a street, whether such vehicle is occupied or not, and whether such vehicle is accompanied or not by an operator, for a period of time in excess of two minutes.

(7) “Passenger loading zone” means a designated portion of the street along the curb reserved for use in loading and unloading passengers by passenger vehicles only.

(8) “Street” means and includes streets, avenues, ways, boulevards, drives, highways, city-owned parking areas and all places, except alleys open to the public for the use of vehicles. (Ord. 986, 1998).