§ 70-1. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Business district means the territory contiguous to and including a street or highway when 50 percent or more of the frontage, for a distance of 300 feet or more, is occupied by buildings in use for business.

Motor vehicle means any self-propelled vehicle which is not operated upon rails or guideways, but shall not include a bicycle or moped.

Residential district means the territory contiguous to and including a street or highway, not comprising a business district, when the property on such highway, for a distance of 300 feet or more, is, in the main, improved with residences or residence and buildings used for businesses.

Right-of-way means land in which the state, county, city or state department of transportation owns the fee or has an easement devoted to or which is required for use as a public road.

(Code 1991, §§ 118-1, 118-12, 118-16)

State law reference

Similar definitions, F.S. § 316.003.

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.