For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
ALLEY: A public or private way permanently reserved as a secondary means of access to abutting property.
BUILDING: Includes any building, structure or dwelling for which a building permit is required to be issued by the city.
DIRECTOR: The city's municipal utilities and engineering director or the director's authorized designee.
IMPROVEMENTS: Means and includes sidewalks, gutters, pavement, driveways, curbs, streets, alleys, trails, storm drain facilities, water systems, sanitary sewer systems, street lighting, fire protection installation and pavement transitions.
PERSON: Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind. The term "person" also includes any owner, lessee or agent constructing or arranging for the construction, modification or alteration of a building or dwelling. (Ord. 2578 § 1, 2004; amd. Ord. 2907, 5-5-2020)