For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLEYS. Minor ways which are used primarily for vehicular service access to the back or the side of properties otherwise abutting on a street.
AUDITOR. The duly appointed Auditor of the city.
COLLECTORS. Streets which move traffic from local areas to minor arterials, and provide direct access to abutting property.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Any legally adopted part or element of the comprehensive plan of the city. This may include, but is not limited to, the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, public facilities plan, major street plan, capital improvements program, and land use plan.
CUL-DE-SAC. A street with one end open for access and the other terminating in a vehicular turnaround.
DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT. A contract between the entity and an applicant for a development project, in compliance with the city zoning and subdivision regulations. A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT is intended to provide assurance to the applicant that an approved project may proceed subject to the policies, rules, regulations, and conditions of approval applicable to the project at the time of approval. In return, the entity may be assured that the approved project will contain elements and components that are in the best interests of the entity and will promote the public interests and welfare of the entity.
EASEMENT. A right to land generally established in a real estate deed or on a recorded plat to permit the use of land by the public, a corporation, or particular persons for specified uses.
ENGINEER. The duly designated engineer acting in behalf of the city.
FINAL PLAT. A plat of a tract of land which meets the requirements of these regulations and is in form for recording in the office of the Register of Deeds.
GOVERNING BODY. The duly elected officials of a corporate political entity to whom authority is given to make, adopt, and amend subdivision regulations.
LOCAL. Streets are those which provide access from individual residences to collector streets.
LOT. A parcel of land intended for transfer of ownership or for building development.
MAJOR ARTERIALS. Streets used for movement of large volumes of major traffic, which link the community to the regional network or roads.
MINOR ARTERIALS. Streets providing access to major arterials from heavy traffic generators such as the Central Business District, industrial parks, or recreational areas.
PLANNING COMMISSION. The Planning Commission of the city.
PLAT. A drawing or map on which a subdivision plan is presented during various stages for approval.
PRELIMINARY PLAT. The map or maps of a proposed subdivision and specified supporting materials, drawn and submitted in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, to permit the evaluation of the proposal prior to detailed engineering and design.
REGISTER OF DEEDS. The duly designated Register of Deeds of the county.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. The dedicated area of land for the purpose of constructing a public facility, such as a street, highway, alley, accessway, or crosswalk.
SKETCH PLAN. The sketch map or maps of a proposed subdivision, drawn and submitted in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, to evaluate feasibility and design characteristics at an early stage in the planning.
STREET. A tract of land, dedicated to public use, which affords the primary means of access to the abutting property, but excluding private driveways serving only one parcel of land.
SUBDIVIDER. The person(s), firm(s), or corporations(s) owning land in the process of creating a subdivision of said land.
SUBDIVISION.
(1) Division of a parcel of land into two or more lots or parcels for the purpose of transfer of ownership, or building development (whether immediate or future); provided that a division of land into lots or parcels of ten acres or more and not involving a new street shall not be deemed a SUBDIVISION.
(2) The term includes the establishment or dedication of a road, highway, street, or alley through a tract of land, a re-subdivision of land or lots, and, when appropriate to the context, shall relate to the process of subdividing or to the land subdivided.
SURETY. Any form of security including a cash deposit, surety bond, or instrument of credit from a federally insured financial institution in an amount and form satisfactory to the Common Council. All SURETIES required by these regulations shall be approved by the Common Council.
UTILITIES. Municipal and franchised utilities.
ZONING ORDINANCE. The zoning ordinance of the city.
(Prior Code, § 151.004)