§ 24-1. 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 public right-of-way owned by the city or over which the city owns an easement which is less than 30 feet in width and which is used or is usable as a public thoroughfare.

Boulevard means that portion of a street not occupied by the traveled portion of the street or a sidewalk.

Easement means an easement owned by the city for any public purpose.

Park means property owned by the city which is used or is usable for park, recreation or open space purposes.

Public grounds means any land owned by the city, or over which the city owns an easement, including streets and alleys.

Sidewalk means an improved thoroughfare located on a public right-of-way or public easement limited to usage by pedestrians and nonmotorized vehicles.

Street means a public right-of-way owned by the city or over which the city owns an easement which is 30 feet or more in width and which is used or is usable as a public thoroughfare.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1200.01; Ord. No. 1201; Ord. No. 1201-A, 12-6-1973; Ord. No. 1993-5, 4-28-1993; Ord. No. 1994-6, 12-27-1994; Ord. No. 1995-6, 8-17-1995; Ord. No. 2003-12, 12-16-2003)