§ 419-4. Word usage; definitions.

A. 

The following terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them as set forth below, except in those instances where the context already indicates a different meaning. All terms of the singular shall include those of the plural, and vice-versa. The masculine shall include the feminine and vice-versa. The term "may" is permissible; "shall" is mandatory.

B. 

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

PERSON

Any individual, firm, association, partnership, or corporation.

RIGHT-OF-WAY

The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

ROADWAY

That portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.

SHADE TREE

Any tree, shrub, or woody plant along or within the rights-of-way of the Borough of Walnutport, or that part of any tree, shrub, or woody plant which extends within the public rights-of-way of said Borough.

SIDEWALK

That portion of a street between curblines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines, intended for use by pedestrians.

SUBSTANTIAL TRIMMING

The pruning of a shade tree in such a manner and to the extent that said tree may be permanently damaged or destroyed.