(a) A storm sewerage system shall be constructed so as to serve the entire development or subdivision, and such installation shall conform to the provisions of the Master Plan. Each lot shall have access to one or more curb connections, which shall discharge into a common closed conduit which shall be located in the right-of-way of a street, alley or easement. The Planning Commission shall not approve a storm drainage system which involves swales, roadside ditches, etc., as a means of conveying surface drainage from the site, except as otherwise permitted for a Western Reserve Development.
(b) When, in the opinion of the City Engineer, the natural watercourse receiving storm sewer discharge is not adequate, the developer or subdivider shall, at his or her expense, undertake to give such natural watercourse the directional and velocity control as may be deemed necessary, even though such work lies outside the boundaries of his or her development or subdivision. The developer or subdivider shall acquire such permission as is necessary to construct drainage structures, ditches, etc., outside the boundaries of his or her development or subdivision.
(c) All storm sewers shall comply with Chapter 1042, Sewers, of these Codified Ordinances.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)