Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions shall govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this chapter:
A. Encroachment. The term “encroachment” shall mean any construction work performed within a public right-of-way or public service easement; any work other than construction work performed within a public right-of-way or public service easement which obstructs the public right-of-way or public service easement or interferes with the use of the public right-of-way or public service easement for its intended purpose; and any structure or object other than a vehicle which is placed or installed within a public right-of-way or within a public service easement in a manner which obstructs the public right-of-way or public service easement, or in a manner which otherwise interferes with the use of the public right-of-way or public service easement for its intended purpose.
B. Excavation. The term “excavation” shall mean the removal of any macadam, concrete or other surface material covering a public right-of-way or public service easement, and/or the removal of any earth material in or under the public right-of-way or public service easement.
C. Public Right-of-Way. The term “public right-of-way” shall mean any city street, sidewalk, pedestrian path, bike path or any other “public way,” as that term is defined in the California Streets and Highways Code.
D. Public Service Easement. The term “public service easement” shall mean any public sewer easement, public storm drain easement, public utility easement or other “public service easement,” as the term is defined in the California Streets and Highways Code.
(Ord. 1928 §2 (part), Ord. 1992 §1)