§ 78-31. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following definitions are taken from the pamphlet entitled "Letters, Symbols and Glossary for Hydraulics," prepared by the American Society of Civil Engineers in its Manual of Engineering Practices No. 11 adopted October 13, 1935:

Channel means an elongated open depression in which water may or does flow.

Conduit means a general term for any channel intended for the conveyance of water, whether open or closed; any container for flowing water.

Ditch means an artificial channel usually distinguished from a canal by its smaller size.

Drainage means:

(1)

A process of removing surplus groundwater or surface water by artificial means.

(2)

The manner in which the waters of an area are removed.

(3)

The area from which waters are drained; a drainage basin.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(13.04.010), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.