§ 86-2. 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:

Extraterritorial plat approval jurisdiction means the unincorporated area within 1½ miles of the corporate limits of the village.

Person includes associations, copartnerships or corporations.

Plat refers to the map prepared, as required by either section 86-5 or section 86-6 for the purpose of recording subdivisions or other divisions of land as provided in this chapter.

Street means a public way for vehicular traffic other than an alley.

(1)

Major streets and highways are those which serve as the principal arteries of through traffic movement.

(2)

Collector streets are those which carry traffic from minor streets to the system of major streets and highways, including the principal entrance streets of a residential development and streets for circulation within such a development.

(3)

Minor streets are those which are used primarily for access to the abutting properties.

(4)

Marginal-access streets or frontage streets are minor streets that are parallel to and adjacent to major streets and highways, and provide access to abutting properties and protection from through traffic.

Subdivider means the owner of land being divided pursuant to section 86-4 or section 86-5.

Subdivision means the division of a lot, parcel or tract of land by the owner thereof or his agent for the purpose of sale or of building development, where:

(1)

The act of division creates five or more parcels or building sites of 1½ acres each or less in area; or

(2)

Five or more parcels or building sites of 1½ acres each or less in area are created by successive divisions within a period of five years.

(Code 1983, §§ 18.06, 18.07)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.