(a) If, in the opinion of the Director of Public Service, it is necessary to adjust, relocate, add to, or otherwise modify the existing sewer system or drainage course serving the area affected by an excavation or fill operation area or protecting the existing sewer system or drainage course from damage, a permit shall be issued in accordance with this Chapter only if the applicant for the permit obtains a permit to provide, relocate, or modify the sewer system or drainage course for the affected area pursuant to the regulations under this Code.
In places where existing sewerage is adequate, but in the opinion of the Director of Public Service is of doubtful strength to carry additional loading, the Commissioner shall issue a permit in accordance with this Chapter only if the applicant for the permit provided written approval from the Director of Public Service.
(Ord. 5641-86. Passed 5-19-86)
(b) When the surface of a lot or plot is excavated, filled or graded, positive drainage shall be provided so that a nuisance will not be created. Catch basins or properly connected under- drains shall be installed, or other approved provisions made, where water may pocket, to preclude the accumulation of surface water. Surface water shall not be drained onto adjacent properties not in the same ownership without written permission from the owner of the adjacent property, and existing natural ground drainage of the ground area surrounding the lot or plot excavated, filled or graded shall not be impeded.
(Ord. 1947-58. Passed 11-17-58)