As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning set forth in this section:
"City utility facility" means a facility that is operated by the city to provide public utility service.
"Director" means the director of public works for the city of Sacramento, or authorized representative.
"Property owner" means the owner of property that is burdened by an unused public service easement relinquished by quitclaim deed pursuant to the procedures established by this chapter.
"Public service easement" means any "public service easement" as that term is defined in Section 8306 of the Streets and Highways Code, as amended, that is owned by the city.
"Public utility facility" means a facility operated by a public agency or privately-owned company to provide public utility service, excluding a city utility facility.
"Unused public service easement" means a public service easement that has never been used by a public utility facility and is not necessary for present or future use by any city utility facility or public utility facility, and that also meets any additional criteria applicable to a "summary vacation" under Section 8333 of the Streets and Highways Code, as amended.
"Utilities director" means the director of utilities for the city of Sacramento, or authorized representative. (Ord. 2000-017 § 2(l); Ord. 2000-013 § 1; prior code § 12.09.141)