Metro Government of Nashville and Davidson County |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 13. STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES |
Division I. General Regulations |
Chapter 13.20. EXCAVATIONS AND OBSTRUCTIONS |
§ 13.20.010. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
"Director" means the director of the metropolitan government department of public works or his designee.
"Excavation" means the digging of any ditch, drain, trench, hole, or similar activity; whether permanent or temporary.
"Obstruction" means any structure, embankment, device, item or thing placed or existing within the right-of-way of the metropolitan government which hinders, impedes or affects the flow of traffic, whether such obstruction is permanent or temporary.
"Person" means any and all persons, natural or artificial, including but not limited to any individual, firm, association, partnership or corporation.
(Ord. 97-785 § 1 (part), 1997)