5.10 PCSR 06-27-1995 - Laserfiche WebLink

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indicating, among other things, the minimum and maximum • parameters of the various elements set forth in the plans. NATURAL WATERWAY: A natural passageway in the surface of the earth so situated and having such a topographical nature that surface or percolating water flows through it from other areas before reaching a final ponding area. OWNER: An individual or legal entity having sufficient legal interest in the land sought to be subdivided to commence and maintain proceedings to subdivide the same under this Ordinance. OUTLOT: A remnant from a subdivision that is not a developable piece of property unless replatted in accordance with City Ordinances . PEDESTRIAN WAY: A public right-of-way or easement across or within a block, to be used by pedestrians. PERSON: Any individual or legal entity. PLAT: A map or drawing which graphically delineates the boundary of land parcels for the purpose of identification and record of title. The plat is a recorded legal document and must conform to • the Law. PLATTING AUTHORITY: The City Council . PRELIMINARY PLAT: The preliminary map, drawing or chart indicating the proposed layout of the subdivision to be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council for their consideration. PROTECTIVE COVENANTS : Contracts entered into between private parties which constitute a restriction on the use of all or some of the private property within a subdivision for the benefit of the property owners . PUBLIC SEWER OR PUBLIC SEWAGE SYSTEM: A sewer or sewage system in which all owners of abutting properties have equal rights, and which is controlled by a public authority. RIGHT-OF-WAY: The land occupied or intended to be occupied by a street, sidewalk, pedestrian way, utilities or other specific use. SEWAGE: Any water-carried domestic wastes, exclusive of footing • and roof drainage, from any industrial, agricultural or commercial establishment, or any dwelling or other structure. 10.17