PB13-3. - Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives shall have the meaning stated below. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future tense, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directive.

PB13-3-1. Applicant. Any person who wishes to obtain an encroachment permit approval.

PB13-3-2. The Board. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB).

PB13-3-3. Encroachment. Any use or diversion of parkland for purposes other than that for which the lands were acquired.

PB13-3-4. Land disturbing activity. Any activity that results in change of the land surface including removing vegetative cover, excavating, filling, grading, and the construction of any structure.

PB13-3-5. Parks. Any property owned or leased by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

PB13-3-6. Park Engineer. The professional engineer designated by the Board as Park Engineer or a representative thereof.

PB13-3-7. Person. Any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, franchisee, association or governmental entity.

PB13-3-8. Structure. Anything manufactured, constructed or erected which is normally attached to or positioned on land, including portable structures, above ground junction boxes, earthen structures, roads, parking lots, and paved storage areas.

PB13-3-9. Utility. Any conveyance or structure associated with public or private municipal infrastructure including but not limited to: water supply, energy supply, communications, stormwater drainage and sanitary sewer installations.

PB13-3-10. Utility Encroachment Fee Policy. The statement of fees associated with utility encroachment permits as approved by the Board. (Pk. Bd. Ord. No. 2002-101, § 1, 6-12-02)