For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLEY. A strip of land, not less than 15 feet in width and not more than 25 feet, along the side of or in the rear of properties, intended to provide access to those properties.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.010)
BUILDING LINE. A line within a lot or parcel of land, so designated on the plat of the proposed subdivision.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.020)
COLLECTOR STREET. Those which are used to carry traffic from minor streets and highways, including the principal entrance streets to a residential development and circulation streets within the development.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.030)
CROSS-WALKWAY. A strip of land dedicated to public use which is reserved across a block to provide pedestrian access to adjacent areas.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.040)
CUL-DE-SAC. A street having one open end and being permanently terminated by a vehicle turn-around.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.050)
MARGINAL ACCESS STREET. A minor street which is parallel to and adjacent to primary streets and highways, and which provides access to abutting properties and protection to local traffic from fast, through-moving traffic on the primary streets.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.070)
MINOR STREET. A street intended primarily as access to abutting properties.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.080)
PRIMARY OR MAJOR STREET. A street of considerable continuity which serves or is intended to serve as a major traffic artery between the various sections of the city.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.090)
PUBLIC STREET. All primary, secondary and minor streets which are shown on the subdivision plat and are to be dedicated for public use.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.100)
SECONDARY OR COLLECTOR STREET. A street which carries traffic from minor streets to the primary street system, including the principal entrance streets of residential development and streets for circulation within a development.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.110)
STREET. An area other than an alley which serves or is intended to serve as a vehicular and pedestrian access to abutting lands or to other streets.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.120)
STREET WIDTH. The shortest distance between line of lots delineating the public street.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.130)
SUBDIVIDER. The person or persons responsible for preparing and recording the plat of the subdivision and for carrying out all appropriate requirements outlined in these regulations for the subdividing of land.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.140)
SUBDIVISION.
(1) Either:
(a) The division of land into two or more lots, sites or parcels of three acres or less in area;
(b) The establishment or dedication of a road, highway, street or alley through a tract of land regardless of its area; or
(c) The resubdivision of land heretofore divided or platted into lots, sites or parcels.
(2) The sale or exchange of parcels of land to or between adjoining property owners, where the sale or exchange does not create additional lots, shall not be considered as a SUBDIVISION.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.150)
UTILITY EASEMENT. A grant by a property owner for the use of a strip of land by the city or any private utility for the purpose of installing lines underground or poles above ground for electricity, telephone, water, storm and sanitary sewer, or gas or other utility.
(1986 Code, § 20.04.060)
(Ord. 754, passed 9-1-1959)