When used in this title, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
FINAL MAP: A map prepared in accordance with the provisions of the state statutes and this title, which is designed to be placed on record in the office of the county recorder of Elko County.
IMPROVEMENT: Refers only to such work and materials to be installed by the subdivider on the lands to be used for public or private streets, ways or easements as are necessary for the general use of lot owners in the subdivision and traffic and drainage needs.
LOT: A distinct parcel, or portion of real property, divided with the intent to transfer ownership or for building development.
PRINT: A blueprint, photostat, direct process print or other copy, which reproduces exactly the original drawing from which the subdivision was made.
REQUIRED AREA: A parcel or lot of land containing not less than the prescribed minimum area required by any subdivision, zoning or other city regulations at the time of the creation of the lot or parcel and occupied, or intended to be occupied, by buildings or public utility facilities.
SHALL OR MAY: "Shall" is mandatory; "may" is permissive.
STREET: Land devoted primarily to vehicular traffic use, extending to the boundaries of the right of way, whether designated as a highway, an avenue, boulevard, freeway, place, lane, drive, etc.
SUBDIVIDER: A person, firm, corporation, partnership or association, who causes land to be divided into a subdivision for himself and/or others.
SUBDIVISION: Any land or portion thereof, shown on the last preceding tax roll as a unit or as a contiguous unit, which is divided for any purpose of sale or lease, whether immediate or future, by any subdivider into five (5) or more parcels within any one calendar year, if the intent of offering over four (4) lots of sale regardless of time period is evident, the planning commission may declare an act of subdividing. A "one owner" is the individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership or corporation, having sufficient proprietary interest in the land sought to be subdivided, to commence and maintain proceedings to subdivide the same under this title while used herein in the masculine gender and singular number, it shall be deemed to mean the feminine and neuter gender and plural number whenever required.
TENTATIVE MAP: A map made for the purpose of showing the design of the proposed subdivision and existing conditions in and around it, and it need not be based on an accurate or detailed final survey of the property.
The terms "county engineer" and "planning commission" and "city council" shall be those of, or empowered to act for the city. (Ord. 63, 12-8-1971)