For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. The words “shall” and “will” are mandatory and “may” is permissive. If not defined there, the words shall be given their common and ordinary meaning.
“City” means the city of Estacada, a municipal corporation, and individuals authorized to act on the city’s behalf.
“Construction” means any activity in the public rights-of-way resulting in physical change thereto, including excavation or placement of structures, but excluding routine maintenance or repair of existing facilities.
“Days” means calendar days unless otherwise specified.
“Emergency” shall have the meaning provided for in ORS 401.025.
“Franchise” means an agreement between the city and a grantee which grants a privilege to use public right-of-way and utility easements within the city for a dedicated purpose and specific compensation.
“Grantee” means the person to which the franchise is granted by the city.
“Person” means an individual, corporation, company, association, joint stock company or association, firm, partnership, or limited liability company.
“Public rights-of-way” means and includes, but is not limited to, streets, roads, highways, bridges, alleys, sidewalks, trails, paths, public easements, and all other public ways or areas, including the subsurface under and air space over these areas. This definition applies only to the extent of the city’s right, title, interest or authority to grant a franchise to occupy and use such areas. “Public rights-of-way” shall also include utility easements as defined below.
“State” means the state of Oregon.
“Utility easement” means any easement granted to or owned by the city and acquired, established, dedicated or devoted for public utility purposes. (Ord. 2000-33 § 1 (part): prior code § 1.910)