§ 2-1516. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

Abandonment means the voluntary surrender or relinquishment of all or part of any right, claim, title or possession of real property with the intention of not reclaiming it.

Easement means a right of use over the property of another.

Lease means a contract for the use of real property under which title will not pass to the city, for leases of property used by the city, or under which title will remain in the city, for city-owned property.

Option means a right which acts as a continuing offer, given for consideration, to purchase or lease property at an agreed-upon price and term, within a specified time.

Owner means the person or entity in whom is vested dominion or title over real property. An owner is any part owner or joint owner of the whole or part of the real property.

Real property includes lands, tenements and hereditaments.

Street includes streets, avenues, boulevards, roads, alleys, lanes, viaducts and all other public highways of the city.

(Ord. No. 2009-78(09-O-1876), § 14, 12-15-09)