§ 110-1. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Alley means a minor public way open to any traffic and intended for vehicular service access to the back or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street.

Pedestrian and service easement means a public way at the back or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street open to general pedestrian use but restricted as to use by automobiles and trucks. Only governmental or public utility automobile vehicles shall be permitted in such easements.

Private roads means all roadways, not dedicated to the public use, except driveways defined as roads used for ingress or egress to a single structure.

Street means a public way for vehicular traffic.

Street, arterial, means a public way, as defined in section 62-26.

Street, collector, means a public way, as defined in section 62-26 and described in section 62-27 regarding location of arterial and collector streets.

Street, minor, means a public way, as defined in section 62-26, other than an arterial or collector street or alley.

Subdivision means the division of a parcel of land into two or more lots or parcels for the purpose of transfer of ownership or building development, or, if a new street is involved, any division of a parcel of land, provided that a division of land for agricultural purposes into lots or parcels of five acres or more and not involving a new street shall not be deemed a subdivision. The term includes resubdivision and, when appropriate to the context, shall relate to the process of subdividing or to the land subdivided.

(Code 1988, § 19-1)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.