For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COST. The actual cost of:
(1) Construction of the public street improvements as determined by the construction contract price;
(2) Inspection and permit fees;
(3) Engineering fees required for the preparation of plans and specifications; and
(4) Other incidental fees required to complete the improvements.
DEVELOPMENT. The construction of non-subdivision residential, commercial or industrial buildings or structures or major additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures and includes new buildings or structures on property having existing buildings or structures situated on such property.
MAJOR ADDITION OR ALTERATION. Any addition or alteration to an existing building hereafter made where the addition or alteration or subtotal of all additions or alterations combined increases total floor area of the building by 25%.
OWNER. The individual, corporation, partnership, trust or other legal entity that owns property adjacent to the street right-of-way.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. Land which by deed, conveyance, agreement, easement, dedication, usage or process of law is reserved or dedicated to the general public for street, highway, alley, public utility, pedestrian walkway, bikeway or drainage purposes.
STREET IMPROVEMENT. Includes, but is not limited to, asphaltic concrete surfacing, aggregate base, curb and gutters, valley gutters, concrete sidewalks, storm drainage facilities, irrigation tiling, street lights, traffic control devices and landscaping.
STREETS. The full width of the right-of-way of any road, street, highway, alley, land or pedestrian walkway whether or not said road, street, highway, alley, land or pedestrian walkway has been improved or accepted for maintenance by the town.
(1990 Code, § 7-6-1)