Austin City Code § 12-1-1 DEFINITIONS.
§ 12-1-1 - DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) ALLEY means a street of 20 feet or less in width, having no legal or official name other than alley.
(2) AMENITY means public furniture, utility, stairs, or architectural feature.
(3) ELECTRONIC MESSAGE means a self-contained piece of digital communication that is designed or intended to be transmitted between physical devices. An electronic message includes, but is not limited to, a text-based communication, a command or request to access an internet site, or other data that uses a commonly recognized electronic communications protocol.
(4) MICRO-MOBILITY DEVICE means a scooter, skateboard, or other compact device designed for personal micro-mobility, either privately-owned, or part of a shared micro-mobility service. It does not include "electric personal assistive mobility" devices under Texas Transportation Code Section 551.201, or medical devices.
(5) PARK OR PARKING means to stand an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
(6) TRAFFIC ENGINEER means the person designated by the city manager to serve as the City's traffic engineer.
(7) TRUCK means a motor vehicle or combination vehicle/trailer with a total of six or more wheels, designed, maintained, or used primarily for the transportation, loading, or unloading of material or property, including "special mobile equipment" as defined in Section 541.201 (Vehicles) of the Texas Transportation Code.
(8) WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE has the meaning assigned in Section 545.425 (Use of Wireless Communication Device; Offense) of the Texas Transportation Code.
Source: 1992 Code, Section 16-1-1; Ord. 031204-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20060504-039; Ord. 20091022-028; Ord. No. 20190523-059, Pt. 1, 5-3-19.