(a) For purposes of this chapter the term: (1) “Alley” means any public alley, as recorded in the records of the Office of the Surveyor, from its intersection with a street or another alley to its next intersection with a street or alley, or where it dead-ends. (2) “Council” means the Council of the District of Columbia. (2A) “DDOT” means the District Department of Transportation. (3) “District” means the District of Columbia government. (4) “Highway plan” means the plan of the permanent system of highways developed pursuant to § 9-103.01 et seq. (5) “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia, or the Mayor’s designated representative. (6) “Owner” means the owner(s) of record as shown on the records in the Department of Finance and Revenue. (7) “Street” means any public right-of-way, recorded as a street, road, or highway in the records of the Office of the Surveyor. (8) “Surveyor” means the Surveyor of the District of Columbia.