For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEPARTMENT. The Department of Engineering of the city.
ENGINEER. The City Administrator or his or her duly authorized assistant or deputy.
STREET. All of the land lying between property lines on either side of all streets, alleys and boulevards in the city, and includes lawn extensions and sidewalks and the area reserved therefor where the same are not yet constructed.
(1991 Code, § 4.1)