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s]opc, s or grade transitions or utilities, Jncl,ding but not limited to, electric and telephone ]~,es, sa~Jt,~ry and storm sewer lines, surface drainage ways and gas ]~nes. 8. "Final plat" is a drawing or map of a subdivision which meets ail of the requirements of the city and is in such form as meets the requirements under the state law for purposes of recording. 9. "Grade", "slope" or "gradient" means the vertical rise or drop from any fixed horizontal line or point. ]0. "Improvements" means the construction or installation of pub]Jc or private utilities, incl,d~ng but not limited to, potable water, sanitary sewer systems, storm sewers, roads and other tborough- fares, s~dewalks, curbs and gutters, paving barricades, trees and other p]ant~ngs, lJghting, fuel or energy and the transmission thereof, transportation systems or facilities connected therewith and communica- tion systems which are necessary, desirable or convenient in the main- tenance of the health, safety and the general welfare. 11. "Lot" is a parcel of land delineated upon and thereafter described by reference to a plat, registered land survey or auditor's subdivision, or other similar recorded dedicatory document. ]2. "Open space" is an area set aside for the preservation of natural open spaces to counteract the effects of urban congestion and monotony. 13. "Owner" is any person, firm or corporation, or any other legal entity, or a combination of any of them, having sufficient legal proprietary interest in the land sought to be subdivided to commence and maintain proceedi, ngs to subdivide t~e same under th~s chapter. ].4. "Parks" and "playgrounds" ;ire public ]ands and open space in the City of Ramsey dedicated for and usable for recreation purposes. '15. "Pedestrian way" 'is a public or private right-of-way within or a~'ross a block to provide access for pedestrians and which may bo .sed for utilities. ]6. "P]anning commission" is the Planning Commission of the City of Ramsey. ]7. "Preliminary plat" is the tentative drawing or chart indicating the proposed layout of the st~bdivisions .to be submitted hereunder in compliance with the regulations, incl,ding required supporting, data. ].8. "Protective covenants" are contracts made between private parties as to the manner in wbich land may be used, with the view to pro- tecting and preserving the physical and economic integrity of a given area. 19. "Required public improvements" are defined as those improvements in any proposed subdivision, including streets, water and sewer systems and storm water drainage systems, which are required in connection with the approval of any plat or other subdivision.