909.01 DEFINITIONS.

   As used in this chapter:

   (a)    "City" means the City of Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio.

   (b)    "Construction" means the construction of new work where no work has previously been done.

   (c)    "Contractor" means any person, persons or company licensed by the City to construct or reconstruct walks, driveways and other work permitted under this chapter, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative.

   (d)    "Council" means Council of the City.

   (e)    "Curb opening" means that part of a curb which has been or is to be cut, dropped or replaced, or the space between the property line and the improved portion of any street or public way used or to be used for access to or egress from such property.

   (f)   "Director" means the Director of Public Service or his authorized representative.

   (g)    "Driveway" means any driveway, approach or runway between the curb line and private property line.

   (h)    "Mayor" means the Mayor of the City or any person acting as such pursuant to law or the City Charter.

   (i)    "Owner" means the owner, owners, lessee or agent for such owner or lessee of any private property adjoining any street in the City. If the owner is not a resident of the City, "owner" shall include any person charged with the collection of rents or payment of taxes on such property or having general control thereof in any way.

   (j)    "Person" means any person, persons, partnership or corporation.

   (k)    "Reconstruction" means the relaying, rebuilding or repair of old work in part or as a whole.

   (1)    "Right of way" means any public property dedicated for public use as a street, avenue, boulevard, lane, alley or public thoroughfare.

   (m)    "Solicitor" means the Solicitor of the City.

   (n)    "Street" means any public thoroughfare dedicated for public use.

   (o)    "Walk" means any main or approach sidewalk, between the curb line and private property lines.
(Ord. 110-1959. Passed 11-9-59.)