Definitions for street and driveway rules

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Abandoned Driveway. A driveway no longer used for egress and ingress purposes by motor vehicles. Asphalt Concrete Walkway. A temporary walkway along a street constructed of asphalt concrete and intended for use by pedestrians. Chief Engineer. The director and chief engineer of the department of facility maintenance or the person’s duly authorized representative. Curb. The raised border of concrete, asphaltic concrete, or stone along the edge of the pavement of a street. Director. The director of planning and permitting of the city or the director’s duly authorized representative. Driveway. A facility constructed between the pavement of a roadway and any abutting property, which is used by motor vehicles for egress or ingress to the property. Owner. Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity holding title to any property adjoining any street in the city and county or any lessee thereof holding under a recorded lease. Sidewalk. That portion of a street between a curb line or the pavement of a roadway, and the adjacent property line intended for use by pedestrians, including any street setback area acquired by the city for road widening purposes. Street. A public highway, as defined in HRS § 264-1, unless otherwise specified. Wheelchair Ramp. A facility constructed between the curb and concrete sidewalk to provide access from the street to the sidewalk for wheelchairs. )