An abutting property is one that touches the property in question or directly faces (and, in the case of a corner lot, diagonally faces) the property in question.

What does abuts a street mean?

ABUTTING means immediately contiguous to or physically touching, and when used with respect to a lot or site, means that the lot or site physically touches upon another lot, site or piece of land, and shares a property line or boundary line with it.

What does abutting owner mean?

The phrase "abutting owners" designates those owners of real estate whose lands touch a highway or any other public area, whereas the phrase "adjoining owners" describes two neighboring properties bordering on each other.