“Individual parking meter” means a mechanical device installed within or upon the curb or sidewalk area immediately adjacent to a parking space for the purpose of controlling the period of time for the occupancy of such parking space by any vehicle. (Ord. 3138 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2670 § 1, 1996; Ord. 973 § 1, 1966; prior code § 19.1.3(N)).