As used in sections 3.310 to 3.365, the following mean:

Culvert. A short enclosed conduit which provides conveyance for a watercourse across an intersecting travelway, such as a driveway, bike path, sidewalk, etc., and lies within the public right-of-way of an unimproved street. The cross-sectional shape of the culvert may be square, round, rectangular, or arched, and the length of the culvert shall be the amount necessary to enable the crossing. Any other stormwater conveyance structure or conduit within the public right-of-way will be considered a public storm drain and shall require design by a registered professional engineer and submittal to the City’s Engineering Division for review and approval.

Driveway. An accessway to and from private property onto a public street.

Improved Street. A public street in which the roadway has been improved as a part of the public street and alley system by the construction of concrete or asphaltic surface to the width required, and other specifications imposed by the City, with concrete curbs and gutters on both sides of the street.

Unimproved Street. A street within the city other than an improved street.