§ 24-37. Definitions.  


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  • 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:

    Broom finish means a sidewalk finish that is made by sweeping the sidewalk when it is hardening.

    Established grade means that grade established by the city for the particular area in which a sidewalk is to be constructed.

    One-course construction means that the full thickness of the concrete is placed at one time, using the same mixture throughout.

    Owner means the person owning the fee title to property abutting any sidewalk and includes any contract purchaser for purposes of notification required herein. For all other purposes, the term "owner" includes the lessee, if any.

    Portland cement means any type of cement except bituminous cement.

    Sidewalk means all permanent public walks in business, residential or suburban areas.

    Sidewalk improvements means the construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement or removal, of a public sidewalk and/or the excavating, filling or depositing of material in the public right-of-way in connection therewith.

    Wood float finish means a sidewalk finish that is made by smoothing the surface of the sidewalk with a wooden trowel.

(Prior Code, § 185.02)