As used in this chapter, the words "ditches," watercourses" and "drainage improvements" mean and include a stream of water flowing in a definite channel, having a bed and sides or banks, and discharging itself into some other stream or body of water, whether a natural formation or man made, whether or not the stream flows continuously, and whether or not it discharges itself into another stream or body of water. The terms "ditches," "watercourses" and "drainage improvements" include, but are not limited to, any ditch, drain or watercourse which has become the outlet of agricultural drainage, regardless of the time of usage, provided that the conditions contained in this chapter are complied with. Ditches are further classified herein as major and minor ditches, which are identified on a map prepared by the City Engineer showing the major and minor ditches in the City.
(Ord. 34-07. Passed 3-19-07.)