For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLEY. A public service drive affording a secondary means of vehicular access to property otherwise abutting on a street.
PRIVATE CONTRACT. A contract between two or more parties for the installation, construction, revision, operation or creation of an encroachment, to which the city is not a party.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. Land which by deed, conveyance, agreement, easement, dedication, usage, or process of law is reserved for or dedicated to the general public for street, highway, alley, public utility, pedestrian walkway, or bicycle way purposes.
STREET. A public or private thoroughfare, or a permanent, unobstructed public or private easement of access, affording a principal means of vehicular access to abutting property.
WATERCOURSE. A channel for the carrying of storm water, including both natural and artificial watercourses.
('76 Code, § 7-5-1) (Ord. 221, passed 10-26-72; Am. Ord. 376, passed 2-23-78; Am. Ord. 424, passed 12-14-78; Am. Ord. 432, passed 3-8-79; Am. Ord. 2015-009, passed 12-17-15)