Legal definition of parking:
- Los Angeles County, CA: According to the Code of Ordinances, "parking" refers to any primary or accessory building or structure that was lawfully established and in compliance with all applicable ordinances and laws at the time the ordinance was adopted.
- Maine: In Title 30-A, ยง5401, "parking system" is defined as any parking facility, together with any public way or public parking area designated by the municipal officers as a parking area.
- Washington: In the Washington State Register, "parking" is not defined, but a proposal for a rule change related to parking was filed.
Other information related to parking:
- Merriam-Webster Legal: "Parking" can also refer to the illegal practice of selling securities subject to an agreement that they will be repurchased later by the seller at a similar price.
- European Parking Association: A report on parking policies and their effects on mobility and the economy defines "parking policy" as a set of measures aimed at regulating the supply, demand, and use of parking spaces.
- Downtown Oregon City Parking Study: A study conducted in 2008 defined "parking" as the act of leaving a vehicle unattended for a period of time in a designated parking space or area.
