“Applicant” means the Person applying for a Permit pursuant to this chapter.

“Bicycle” shall have the same meaning as Section 231 of the California Vehicle Code.

“City” means City of Chula Vista, California.

“City Attorney” means the City Attorney of the City of Chula Vista, or his/her designee, as referred to in Chapter 2.11 CVMC.

“City Engineer” means the City Engineer of the City of Chula Vista, or his/her designee, as referred to in Chapter 2.06 CVMC.

“Electric bicycle” shall have the same meaning as Section 312.5 of the California Vehicle Code.

“Operator” means any Person, including each of its employees, managers, officers, principals, directors, Owners, contractors, representatives, and agents, that is issued a Permit to participate in the Program.

“Permit” means a Shared Micro-Mobility Device (Pilot Program) Permit issued by the City Manager or his/her designee.

“Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, corporation, limited liability company, trust, business trust, receiver, syndicate, or any other group or combination of Persons acting as a unit.

“Public Right-of-Way” means any public alley, parkway, public transportation path, roadway, sidewalk, or street that is owned, granted by easement, operated, or controlled by the City.

“Scooter” shall have the same meaning as “motorized scooter” under Section 407.5(a) of the California Vehicle Code.

“Shared Micro-Mobility Device” means any transportation device by which a Person can be propelled, moved, or drawn, including but not limited to dockless bicycles, electric-assist bicycles, and electric and motorized Scooters, which is rented or displayed, offered, or placed for Rent in any public area or Public Right-of-Way.

“Shared Micro-Mobility Device Business” means any Person that displays, offers, or makes available for Rent any Shared Micro-Mobility Device. (Ord. 3450 § 1, 2019).