Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-36-201: Definitions of terms used

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.