2.75.030 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter:
(1) “Department” means City Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office, Finance Department, Community Development Department, Public Works Department, and Parks Department. However, “Department” does not include the Commission, contract agencies, or Hearing Examiner.
(2) “Penalty” means a punishment established by ordinance or other law imposed as a consequence of failing to abide by or comply with the law, ordinance or rule adopted under ordinance or other law.
(3) “Rule” means any Department order, directive or regulation of general applicability:
(a) The violation of which subjects a person outside City employment to a penalty;
(b) The violation of which subjects a person outside City employment to a payment of a fee;
(c) The violation of which establishes, alters or revokes any procedure, practice or requirement relating to a Department hearing; or
(d) The violation of which establishes, alters or revokes any qualifications or standards for the issuance, suspension or revocation of a license to pursue any commercial activity, trade or profession.
(4) “Rule” includes the amendment or repeal of a prior rule, but does not include:
(a) A statement concerning only the internal management of a Department and not affecting private rights or procedures available to the public;
(b) A declaratory ruling issued in accordance with an ordinance; or
(c) A traffic restriction for motor vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians established by the Public Works Director or designee if an official traffic control device gives notice of the restriction. (Amended at request of department 2/08; Ord. 40-02 § 4 (15.10.012))