As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
“Appurtenances.” Means any auxiliary fixtures or attachments that are used as part of or in connection with street lights.
“Authorization” or “letter of authorization.” Means a document, prepared initially by the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company (CEI), by which the Director authorizes the installation of street lights and appurtenances in a subdivision and the payment of costs for their operation.
“Board.” Means an assessment equalization board appointed pursuant to Ohio R.C. 727.16.
“CEI.” Means the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company and any successor public utility that is authorized to and that does furnish electrical power to subdivisions and to other consumers within the city.
“City.” Means the City of Broadview Heights.
“Developer.” Means one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships or other entities, or any combination thereof, who or which own real property that constitutes or is to become a subdivision.
“Director.” Means the Director of Public Service of the city.
“Engineer.” Means the City Engineer.
“Lots” or “lots and lands.” Means units of real property within a subdivision used or intended for use as the site of one or more dwelling units.
“Petition.” Means a petition as provided for in Ohio R.C. 727.06.
“Street lights.” Means poles of metal or other material installed vertically on a base located adjacent to a street in a subdivision and containing or having attached thereto electrical wiring, fixtures and bulbs required for the illumination of a portion of a street and the adjacent area.
“Subdivision.” Means a tract of land that is divided into lots and sublots by a developer and in which are constructed or to be constructed streets, sewers, water lines and other improvements required to serve housing units constructed or to be constructed on those lots and sublots. A “subdivision” may be divided for this purpose into phases or sections, and each such phase or section shall be treated as a separate “subdivision”.
(Ord. 56-92, passed 5-18-1992)