A. As used in this chapter, “sidewalk” includes a park or parking strip maintained in the area between the property line and the street line and also includes curbs, gutters, bulkheads, retaining walls or other works for the protection of any sidewalk or of any park or parking strip or any of the above.

B. This chapter constitutes a separate and alternative procedure for performing and collecting the cost of the work specified in herein. The procedures set forth in this chapter are in addition to and the limitations imposed by this chapter do not affect the powers conferred or procedures prescribed by Charter or the general law.

C. For purposes of this chapter “superintendent of streets” means the director of public services. (Prior code § 7350)