(a) Interpretation of Definitions. The terms defined in this chapter shall have, throughout the Street and Sidewalk Area Code, the meanings stated. Where words used herein are defined in other regulations (including the Public Utility Code, Zoning Ordinance, and the Land Planning and Development Regulations) they shall have the meaning as is therein defined. Where words are not otherwise defined they shall carry their customary meanings as defined in Webster's Standard Dictionary. Words used in the singular include the plural; and the plural the singular. Words used in the present tense include the future tense. The word "shall" is intended to be mandatory. The word "may" is directive and to be complied with unless waived.
(b) General Definitions.
"DEAD END STREET" means a street, or portion thereof, which is not a through street; a street, or portion thereof, having only one intersection with a through street; a street or series of streets upon which all traffic must pass through one specific intersection in order to gain access to a higher order street.
"PEDESTRIAN WAY" means a path of travel limited to pedestrian traffic.
"STREET" means: 1. Any path of vehicular travel serving more than four (4) dwelling units, or more than two non-residential fee simple lots. 2. An avenue, highway, road, thoroughfare, boulevard, parkway, alley or other way proposed for vehicular traffic. 3. The land between the established or proposed street right of way lines whether improved or unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, sidewalks, division strips or other areas within the street lines. 4. Any existing State, County, Township or Municipal street or way shown upon a plat heretofore duly approved, filed and recorded in the office of the Recorder.
"THROUGH STREET" means a street, or portion thereof, between two intersections and along which travel in both directions would provide access to a higher order street, or streets, without passing through a common intersection.
(Ord. 1327. Passed 5-9-91.)