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Page 21 SECTION VI - DEFINITIONS ADJUSTED FRONT FOOTAGE The number of feet actually utilized in calculating an assessment for a particular property. This may differ from the actual front footage of the property. ASSESSMENT The dollar amount charged against a property receiving an improvement benefit. CONDOMINIUM Individual ownership of a unit in a multi-unit structure (similar to an apartment building). A special relationship exists whereby the individual owns the actual air space within the physical confines of the unit but not the barrier walls themselves. DRAINAGE DISTRICT An area defined by the City Engineer which shall form the physical boundaries where benefit exists within a storm sewer project. Property to be included within a district shall be all land which contributes to storm water runoff, as well as land serving as a collector basin for storing such water. Natural geographical features normally form these boundaries. LATERAL A lateral sewer is designated to collect the sewage from a project area for conveyance to a trunk facility. A water lateral is sized to provide water in sufficient volumes and pressure as required to serve a defined project area. MULTIFAMILY A structure of more than two (2) units, the primary purpose of which is to provide rental or leased living space to the general public. Building characteristics include common hallways for access purposes and a common parking lot. NUISANCE ABATEMENTS The elimination of a nuisance whereby the City acts on behalf of the property owner as authorized by ordinance to eliminate problems such as junk, weeds, dead trees, etc. The City may collect the charges for all or any part of the cost of eliminating any such nuisance by levying a special assessment against the property benefitted.