For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ARTERIAL STREET. Also called thoroughfare, major street, highway, is a public right-of-way with the highest degree of traffic continuity and serving as a major traffic-way for fast or heavy traffic between the various districts of the city, as shown in the official plan.
BUILDING SETBACK LINE. A line within a lot or other parcel of land, so designated on the preliminary plan, between which line and the adjacent street, the erection of an enclosed structure is prohibited.
CHECKLIST. A list of all necessary data and information required to be shown on or submitted along with each preliminary plan, engineering plan or final plat, as appropriate.
COLLECTOR STREET. A street of considerable continuity which carries traffic from minor streets to an arterial street, including the principal entrance streets of residential developments and the principal circulating streets within such a development.
CUL-DE-SAC. A minor street having one open end and being permanently terminated at the other by a vehicular turnaround.
EASEMENT. A grant by a property owner of the specific use of land by others.
LAND IMPROVEMENTS. Sewer and water systems, including all appurtenances thereto, curbs, paving, street lights, sidewalks, street signs, seeding and tree plantings required under this chapter.
LOT. A portion of a subdivision or other parcel of land intended as a unit for the purpose, whether immediate or future of transfer of ownership or for building development.
MARGINAL STREET. A minor street which is parallel to and adjacent to, or in the immediate vicinity of an arterial street and which has, for its purposes, the relief of such thoroughfares from the local service of abutting properties.
MINOR STREET. A street of limited continuity used primarily for access to abutting properties and the local needs of the neighborhood.
OFFICIAL PLAN. The composite of the functional and geographic elements of the official plan or any segment thereof, in the form of plans, maps, charts and textual material, as adopted by the city.
OFFICIAL SURVEY MONUMENT. One-half inch diameter iron rod cast in the center of a Portland cement monument four by six by 24 inches, or approved equal.
OWNER. Any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, trust or any other legal entity having sufficient proprietary interest in the land sought to be subdivided to commence and maintain proceedings to subdivide the same under this chapter.
PEDESTRIAN WAY (CROSSWALK). A right-of-way across a block or providing access within a block, to be used primarily by pedestrians.
PERSON. Any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, trust or any other legal entity.
PRELIMINARY PLAN. A tentative map or plan of a proposed subdivision, as described in § 153.030.
PROTECTIVE COVENANTS. Contracts entered into between private parties and constitute a restriction on the use of all private property within a subdivision for the benefit of property owners, and to provide mutual protection against undesirable aspects of development which would tend to impair stability of values.
STREET. Also called avenue, highway, road, boulevard, lane, court, drive, parkway, place, terrace, is a right-of-way which affords means of access by pedestrians and vehicles to abutting properties.
STREET WIDTH. The shortest distance between lines delineating the right-of-way of a street.
SUBDIVIDER. Any person commencing proceedings under this chapter for himself or herself or for another.
SUBDIVISION. A described tract of land which is to be or has been divided into two or more lots or parcels, with the exception of lots and blocks in recorded subdivisions, any of which resultant parcel is less than five acres in area, or, if a new street is involved, any division or a parcel of land.
(1975 Code, § 34.03)