The following words and phrases when used in this article shall
have the following meanings:
ABUT
A parcel of real property shall be deemed to abut a sidewalk
which is located on an adjoining state, county or municipal right-of-way,
notwithstanding that the property line does not cross or touch the
sidewalk.
OCCUPANT
Any person who has lawfully entered upon and is in the possession
of real property as a tenant, manager or person having charge of any
building or lot of ground or any use thereof or who has in interest
in the land which he possesses.
OWNER
Any person having legal interest in real property.
PEDESTRIAN
Any person making use of a sidewalk for foot passage.
PERSON
An individual, partnership, association, corporation, executor,
administrator, trustee, guardian, receiver or other person having
a legal interest in real property.
SIDEWALK
A walkway along the margin of a street or highway designed
and prepared for the use of pedestrians, to the exclusion of motor
vehicles.
TOWN
That portion of the Town of New Paltz lying outside the geographical
boundaries of the incorporated Village of New Paltz.