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Chapter 8 Section 3

Section 8.03. DEFINITIONS.

(1)       Subdivision.  ASubdivision@ is a division of a lot, parcel or tract of land by the owner thereof or his agent for the purpose of sale or of building development, where:

[a]        The act of division created five (5) or more parcels or building sites of ten (10) acres each or less in area; or

[b]        Five (5) or more parcels or building sites of ten (10) acres each or less in area are created by successive divisions within a period of five (5) years.

(2)        Streets.  Street means a way for vehicular traffic other than an alley, more particularly described as follows:

[a]        Major streets and highways= are those which are used primarily for fast or heavy traffic.

[b]        Collector streets= are those which carry traffic from minor streets to the system of major streets and highways, including the principal entrance streets of a residential development, and streets for circulation within such a development.

[c]        Minor Streets= are those which are used primarily for access to the abutting properties.

[d]       Marginal access streets= are minor streets which are parallel to and adjacent to major streets and highways, and which provide access to abutting properties and protection from through traffic.