§ 18-230. Definitions.

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

Existing means that which was done prior to November 19, 1979, or for which a legal permit has been issued.

Public way means any parcel of land (space) unobstructed by development not less than 16 feet (4.9 m) in width and with a clear height not less than seven feet (2134 mm) appropriated to the free passage of the public.

Street means any roadway, not less than 16 feet (4.9 m) in width, which has been specifically set aside for public use.

Underground space means the cavern resulting from the extraction of subsurface-located material from underground areas in such a manner that the surface area of the property is not disturbed except in the vicinity of the entrances.

Yard means an open unoccupied space, other than streets and public ways, unobstructed by development to a clear height of not less than seven feet (2134 mm).

(Ord. No. 040477, § 1, 8-12-04; Ord. No. 071193, § 1, 1-3-08; Ord. No. 120375, § 1, 5-24-12)