§ 7-1.102. Definitions.

(a)

Curbline. "Curbline" is the line established by the curb face of a curb and gutter section. In those areas where curb and gutter do not exist, the Public Works Director shall determine the location of the curb and gutter from which the curbline will be established.

(b)

Driveway. "Driveway" is the area required for vehicular access to a property across the sidewalk-planting strip.

(c)

Encroachment. An "encroachment" is any permanent or temporary structure or appurtenance thereto, fence, hedge, planter, shrub, sprinkler system or any other thing which intrudes into, upon, over or under, or invades the sidewalk-planting strip.

(d)

Planting Easement. "Planting easement" is that portion of land made available as a public easement for the purpose of planting and maintaining City street trees.

(e)

Planting Strip. "Planting strip" is that portion of the sidewalk-planting strip not required for sidewalk, driveway or curb use.

(f)

Sidewalk. "Sidewalk" is that portion of the sidewalk-planting strip established for pedestrian use. In those areas where a sidewalk does not exist, the Public Works Director shall define the location of the sidewalk area.

(g)

Sidewalk-Planting Strip. As used in this chapter, "sidewalk-planting strip" is that portion of the street between the property line and the curbline.

(h)

Street. "Street" is a thoroughfare which has been dedicated to or acquired by the public and which affords the principal means of access to abutting property; provided that utility and planting easements, walkways and alleys shall not be considered as streets for the purpose of this chapter.

(Amended by Ord. 782-C.S., Ord. 1645-C.S., § 1, Ord. 3130-C.S., § 1, and Ord. 3366-C.S., § 1, effective 12-9-04)