For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLEYS. Minor ways which are used primarily for vehicular service access to the backs or to the sides of properties which otherwise abut on streets.
ARTERIAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. Streets designed or utilized primarily for vehicular speeds or for heavy volumes of traffic.
BLOCK. The distance as measured along a street between intersecting streets from centerline to centerline; and where the context requires, it also means the enclosed area within the perimeter of the streets or property lines enclosing it.
CHAPTER 154 or ZONING CHAPTER.Chapter 154 of this code of ordinances, as amended, including the official zoning map which divides the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission into districts with regulations, requirements and procedures for the establishment of land use controls.
COLLECTOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. Streets designed or utilized to carry intermediate volumes of traffic from minor streets to arterial streets.
LOCAL STREETS. Streets which are used or will be used primarily for access to abutting properties and which carry limited volumes of traffic.
LOT. A piece or parcel of land occupied or to be occupied by a building or use, or as a unit for the transfer of ownership.
MAP. A drawing showing one of more parcels of land.
PLAT. A map showing a plan for the subdivision of land which is submitted for approval and is intended in final form for recording.
SERVICE DRIVES. Minor streets which are parallel and adjacent to higher classified thoroughfares which serve to reduce the number of access points to those thoroughfares and thereby increase traffic safety.
SETBACK. The building setback line of distance as measured from the nearest street, road or water shoreline.
STREET. A way set aside for vehicular traffic, regardless of size or designation, but excluding private driveways serving only one parcel of land.
STORM SEWER. A constructed conduit for carrying surface waters to a drainage course.
SUBDIVIDER. Any person, individual firm, association, syndicate, co-partnership, corporation, trust or other legal entity commencing proceedings under this chapter to effect a subdivision of land.
SUBDIVISION. A described tract of land which is to be or has been divided into three or more lots or plots for the purpose of immediate or future transfer of ownership for the purpose of sale or of building development, including the resubdivision or replatting of land or lots. Division of land in tracts larger than five acres in area and 300 feet in width and which does not involve any new streets or easements of access shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
SURVEYOR. A duly registered land surveyor employed by the subdivider for the preparation of subdivision surveys or plats as required by this chapter and state statutes, and in accordance with provisions of this code of ordinances and state law.
TRANSPORTATION PLAN. The part of the Comprehensive Plan, now or hereafter adopted, which includes a major street and highway plan and sets forth the location, alignment, dimension, identification and classification of existing and proposed streets, highways and other thoroughfares.
UTILITIES. Includes water mains, sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer lines, power lines, gas lines, telephone lines and cable television lines.
(2004 Code, § 153.08) (Ord. 466, passed 7-15-1995)