For the purpose of this title, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLEY. A public right-of-way usually less than 20 feet in width which normally affords a secondary means of vehicular access to abutting property.
ARTERIAL STREET. A street which provides for the movement of heavy traffic on relatively long trips. It has a secondary function of providing access to abutting land.
COLLECTOR STREET. A street which collects and distributes internal traffic within an urban area, such as a residential neighborhood, between arterial and local streets. It provides access to abutting land.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The policy document which serves as a guide for the future physical development of the City of Mount Carroll and adjoining area and entitled “Comprehensive Plan, Mount Carroll, Illinois”.
CUL-DE-SAC. A short street having but one end open to traffic and the other end being permanently terminated to a vehicular turn around.
HALF STREET. A street having only one-half of its intended roadway width developed to accommodate traffic.
LOCAL STREET. A street of little or no continuity designed to provide access to abutting property and leading into collector streets.
LOT. A piece, parcel or plot of land intended for building development or as a unit for transfer of ownership.
PLAT. The map, drawing or chart on which the subdivider’s plan of subdivision is presented to the City Council for approval.
SUBDIVISION. The division of a parcel of land into two or more lots or parcels for the purpose of transfer of ownership or building development, or, if a new street is involved, any division of a parcel of land; provided that a division of land for agricultural purposes into lots or parcels of five acres or more and not involving a new street shall not be deemed a SUBDIVISION. The term includes resubdivision, and when appropriate to the context, shall relate to the process of subdividing or to the land subdivided.
(1974 Code, § 10-1-3) (Ord. 518, passed 3-25-1969)