§ 32-23. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Affected lot/parcel/property means the lot, parcel or property which will derive a benefit from the proposed improvements.

Affected owner means the owner of record of affected lot/parcel/property.

Cost sharing options means the board of county commissioners, after public hearing and upon completion of the requirements of this article, may elect to share the cost of the project with the petitioners up to 50 percent of the projected cost of said project. This provision is optional and may be done only with board approval.

County maintenance system means the network of county rights-of-way which is maintained at the direction of the board of county commissioners.

Improvement means any physical change effected pursuant to the procedures set forth in this article.

Precertification lien means a notice of an obligation which attaches to affected property pending final certification of the special assessment roll, intended to place on notice those parties who may be interested in the property between the time of the lien attachment and certification of the special assessment roll.

Road improvement project means projects proposed and/or accomplished pursuant to the requirements of this article.

Special assessment means a charge representing a prorated share of expenditures to provide specific benefits to specific lots, parcels or properties.

Special assessment roll means a list in standard tax roll order of lots/parcels/properties for which charges are due including, but not limited to, the real estate parcel number, the name and address of the record owner of the lot, parcel or property, the amount due, and the source of the charges.

(Code 1988, § 17-16; Ord. No. 84-3, § 84-3.21; Ord. No. 89-15, 5-23-1989)