§ 6-182. Definitions.  


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  • For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the following meaning:

    Abutting land shall mean any land which lies touching a public highway or other public place.

    Director of public works shall mean the person who is performing the duties of the director of public works of the city including the duties of city engineer. The term shall include his authorized representative when not inconsistent with the context.

    Impact load shall mean extra load caused by extra weight being moved unto the surface.

    Premises subject to this article shall mean all premises:

    (1)

    Which are located upon abutting land whereby filling the level of the abutting land has been or will be raised above the level of the adjoining public street or other public place, or

    (2)

    Which are located upon lands which the members of the public are invited to enter upon or to place their personal property upon, and which has land depending upon a retaining wall for its support in order to keep the life, person or property of the public from being endangered.

    Retaining wall shall mean any wall used in whole or in part to resist the lateral displacement of any material.

    Supported land shall mean any land depending upon a retaining wall in whole or in part for lateral support.

    Surcharge load shall mean extra load above the safe load.

(Code 1959, § 10-92)