(a) "Sub-space" means any and all space or excavation under, into or through the pavement or surface of any Streets in the City, except vaults, manholes, and other service appurtenances which are constructed by or for utility companies, and used exclusively by such utility companies, in the rendering of public utility service under the authority from the City or, if applicable, the State of Ohio.
(b) "Director" means the Director of Public Utilities of the City.
(c) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Division of Engineering Services in the Department of Public Utilities.
(d) "Owner" means the person or those persons owning the fee of any land or premises adjoining any Sub-space and shall also include any lessee or lessees of land who are authorized by the terms of a lease to erect any structure on land not owned by such lessee or lessees and, respectively, their successors in interest or title.
(e) "Street" means all parts of any street, alley or public right-of-way over or upon which the public has the right to pass or travel.
(f) "Person" means an individual person or business entity.
(g) "Sub-space Occupancy Permit" means the annual permit required to use and/or occupy the sub-space.
(h) "Construction" means the re-construction, removal, modification, repair or abandonment of existing sub-space; however, no new construction is permitted.
(i) "Construction Permit" means the permit required to construct the sub-space.
(Ord. 339-12. Passed 7-17-12.)