The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Commercial driveway--An entrance to, or exit from, any commercial, business, or similar type establishment.
2. (2) Grantee--The property owner or his or her authorized representative who is granted a driveway permit by the department to construct or modify an access driveway from the property to a highway under the jurisdiction of the department.
3. (3) Private driveway--An entrance to, or exit from, a residential dwelling, farm, or ranch for the exclusive use and benefit of the grantee.
4. (4) Public access driveway--All approaches from county or city maintained roads and streets, and approaches to schools, cemeteries, and other public places or buildings of a like character.

Source Note:The provisions of this §11.50 adopted to be effective August 23, 1996, 21 TexReg 7666.