Pennsylvania · Through 2026-06-23 (Statute Update stamp, 73 Pa.C.S.)

73 Pa.C.S. § 1102: Definitions.

The following words and phrases when used in this part shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Board of commissioners." The board of township commissioners of a township of the first class.
"Highway." A road or highway of the State highway system.
"Individual." A natural person.
"Municipal authority." A body politic and corporate created under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 56 (relating to municipal authorities).
"Municipal corporation." A city, borough, incorporated town, township of the first or second class or a home rule municipality other than a county.
"Municipality." A county, city, borough, incorporated town, township of the first or second class or a home rule municipality.
"Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code." The act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
"Person." Includes a natural person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, other association, government entity other than the Commonwealth, estate, trust or foundation.
"Street." Includes a street, road, lane, alley, court or public square.
"Township." A township of the first class.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 73 - TOWNSHIPS
PART II FIRST CLASS TOWNSHIP CODE
CHAPTER 11 PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

The following words and phrases when used in this part shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Board of commissioners." The board of township commissioners of a township of the first class.

"Highway." A road or highway of the State highway system.

"Individual." A natural person.

"Municipal authority." A body politic and corporate created under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 56 (relating to municipal authorities).

"Municipal corporation." A city, borough, incorporated town, township of the first or second class or a home rule municipality other than a county.

"Municipality." A county, city, borough, incorporated town, township of the first or second class or a home rule municipality.

"Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code." The act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

"Person." Includes a natural person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, other association, government entity other than the Commonwealth, estate, trust or foundation.

"Street." Includes a street, road, lane, alley, court or public square.

"Township." A township of the first class.

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