For purposes of this article, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein:
APPLICANT
Any person making written application to the Town Engineer for an excavation permit hereunder.
EMERGENCY
Any unforeseen circumstances or occurrence, the existence of which constitutes a clear and immediate danger to persons or properties.
EXCAVATION
The excavation or opening or any other work permitted under a permit and required to be performed under this article.
PERMITTEE
Any person who has been granted and has in full force and effect a permit issued hereunder.
PERSON
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
STREET
Any street, highway, sidewalk, alley or avenue or any other public way or public ground in the Town of Hammonton and under the control of the Town of Hammonton.