Pennsylvania Statutes Title 73 Pa.C.S.A. Townships § 1102. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this part shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Board of commissioners.”  The board of township commissioners of a township of the first class.

“Highway.”  A road or highway of the State highway system.

“Individual.”  A natural person.

“Municipal authority.”  A body politic and corporate created under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 56 (relating to municipal authorities).

“Municipal corporation.”  A city, borough, incorporated town, township of the first or second class or a home rule municipality other than a county.

“Municipality.”  A county, city, borough, incorporated town, township of the first or second class or a home rule municipality.

“Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.”  The act of July 31, 1968 (P.L. 805, No. 247),  1 known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

“Person.”  Includes a natural person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, other association, government entity other than the Commonwealth, estate, trust or foundation.

“Street.”  Includes a street, road, lane, alley, court or public square.

“Township.”  A township of the first class.