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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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:
“Abutting property” or “abutting real estate.”In reference to any street, the term shall mean any property physically adjoining the street, regardless of what the reversion rights in the street may be and regardless of where the lot lines may be in relation to the street.
“Council.” A borough council.
“Highway.” A State highway of this Commonwealth.
“Latest official census.” The later of any of the following:
(1) The most recent Federal decennial census.
(2) A census conducted later in time than the census under paragraph (1) by the United States Census Bureau.
“Municipal corporation.” A city, borough, incorporated town, township of the first or second class or any home rule municipality other than a county.
“Municipality.” A municipal corporation or a county.
“Pennsylvania Construction Code.” The act of November 10, 1999 (P.L. 491, No. 45), 1 known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act.
“Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.” The act of July 31, 1968 (P.L. 805, No. 247), 2 known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
“Street.” Any street, road, lane, court, cul-de-sac, alley, public way and public square.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 8 Pa.C.S.A. Boroughs and Incorporated Towns § 101.1. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-8-pacsa-boroughs-and-incorporated-towns/pa-csa-sect-8-101-1/
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