The following terms, when used in Sections 36-201 through 36-226, shall have the meanings respectively provided for them in this section, unless a different definition is given: 1. 'Abutting property' shall mean all property within a block liable for assessments for both front and side street improvements. Where the property abutting upon an improvement is not divided into lots and blocks, the property liable to assessment shall be to the distance of three hundred (300) feet from the street, avenue, lane or alley upon which improvements are made, extending along both sides of the distance of the street or way so improved.2. 'Draining' shall mean the construction and connection of all necessary inlets, catch basins, manholes, underground drainage, sewer and utility pipes so as to provide for the collection, carriage and disposal of all surface water falling on or carried to any permanently improved street or way, to the most available existing outlet therefor.Laws 1977, c. 256, § 36-201, eff. July 1, 1978.
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