The deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for any general and public uses, for which the owner reserves no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public uses to which the property has been appropriated. (Ord. 2576, 7/27/10; Ord. 2477, 6/23/09; Ord. 2143, 12/9/03; Ord. 1063, 1982)