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City of American Canyon Municipal Code.

4.06.020 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, unless otherwise apparent from the context, words and phrases set forth in this section shall have the following meanings:

(A) "Building" or "structure" shall be defined a set forth in Chapter 19.04 of this Code, and shall also include stairways, required off street parking facilities, any well, whether for water, oil, or other hydrocarbon products, and any underground storage facilities in excess of one thousand (1,000) gallon capacity. "Building" or "structure" shall not include any building or structure existing on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, any public utility installed under authority of franchise, or any fence.

(B) "Right-of-way" shall mean any land, or interest therein, which has been reserved for or dedicated to the city by deed, conveyance, agreement, dedication, usage, or other process of law, for the use of the general public for public road purposes.

(C) "City Engineer" shall mean the city engineer of the city.