For the purposes of this chapter, the words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section.

A. “Public right-of-way” and “Public utility” shall have the meanings as specified in Section 12.04.010 of this code, as the same now exist or as the same may be amended from time to time.

B. “Utility marking” means a mark, made of colored or metallic paint or similar material, or utilizing any adhesive material of whatever description, or a flag or similar removable device or item, used by a public utility or its agent in a public right-of-way to mark the existing or future location of pipelines, cables, poles, wires or other similar features. (Ord. 1997-14 § 1 (part))