§ 130.01 — Definition

Sec. 130.01. - Definition.

For the purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions apply: Abutting: Real property touching, reaching, joining, bordering on, or contiguous with city property in the City of Saint Paul. Affected property owners: Property owners whose properties either abut the street requested to be vacated or do not abut the street, but whose access to or use of such properties may be impaired, altered, or inconvenienced by the vacation of the street. Facilities: Sewer, water, gas, electric, communication mains, pipes, conduits, wires, poles, towers, and other related public and private utility transmission equipment. Real estate office: The Real Estate Section of the City's Office of Financial Services. Street: Public streets and highways, alleys, walkways, right-of-way, or parts thereof in the City of Saint Paul, whether established by plat, direct conveyance, or condemnation, and whether opened and improved or unimproved. Utilities: Legal entities that operate facilities within city right-of-way, including the City of Saint Paul, the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint Paul, and private utility companies that operate within city right-of-way pursuant to franchise agreements with the city.

(Code 1956, § 228.01; Ord. No. 25-48, § 2, 9-10-25)