In this subtitle, the following words have the meanings indicated.
(1) "Defined area" means the boundaries of all real property proposed to be provided with public water or wastewater facilities specifically described in a petition submitted to the Department and shown on a map or drawing.
(2) "Owner" has the meaning stated in § 1-1-101 of this Code and, in addition, means each person in whose name an account with respect to a parcel of real property stands in the records of the Supervisor of Assessments for the County when a petition is submitted under this title.
(3) "Petition area" means the defined area, revised defined area, or area encompassing all properties to be served by private water or wastewater facilities for which a petition is submitted to the Department under § 13-5-303(a)(2).
(4) "Project cost" means all costs or expenses required to complete a water or wastewater extension or upgrade, including the combined cost of design, engineering, surveying, construction, right-of-way or property acquisition, and connections.
(5) "Revised defined area" means a defined area that is revised by the Department after receiving a petition, which is specifically shown on a map or drawing prepared by the Department.
(Bill No. 79-20)