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located so as to create setback violations from other existing buildings, structures, roads, driveways, public and /or private utilities or other private or public improvements; right -of -way that results in violation of the City's pipeline safety policy. OUTLOT. A lot remnant or parcel of land left over after platting, which is intended as open space or other use, for which no building permit shall be issued. OWNER. Includes the plural as well as the singular, and where appropriate shall include a natural person, partnership, firm association, public or quasi - public corporation, private corporation, or a combination of them. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS. Public land and open spaces in the City of Little Canada dedicated or reserved for recreation purposes. PERCENTAGE OF GRADE. On street center line, means the distance vertically from the horizontal in feet and tenths of a foot for each one hundred (100) feet of horizontal distance. PEDESTRIAN WAY. A public right -of -way or private easement across a block or within a block to provide access for pedestrians and which may be used for the installation of utility lines. PIPELINE. A pipe with a nominal diameter of six (6) inches or more that is used to transport hazardous fluids. For the purposes of this definition, pipelines do not include sanitary sewer lines installed and maintained by the City or other governmental agency, or an approved private property owner. PLANNING COMMISSION. The Planning Commission of the City of Little Canada. PRELIMINARY PLAT. A tentative drawing or map of a proposed subdivision meeting the requirements herein enumerated. PROTECTIVE COVENANTS. Contracts made between private parties as to the manner in which land may be used, with the view to protecting and preserving the physical and economic integrity of any given area. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT. Any drainage ditch, roadway, parkway, sidewalk, pedestrianway, tree, lawn, off - street parking area, lot improvement, or other facility for which the City may ultimately assume the responsibility for maintenance and operation, or which may affect an improvement for which local government responsibility is established. PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY. A strip of land accepted by the City over which the public has the right to pass, and including the rights to install and maintain a public street or other municipal improvements such as water lines, sewer lines, and other similar facilities. The City shall have the discretion to accept or reject the proposed dedication of such rights -of -way, and may reject the dedication if encroachments, encumbrances, or any other condition may limit the public's rights. -6