(A) Intent. The intent of this chapter to establish procedures and standards for the review of drainage patterns and stormwater control structures.
(B) Purpose. The purpose for this chapter is to provide the City with a mechanism to control and regulate stormwater runoff and discharge. Uncontrolled stormwater runoff and discharge is known to cause the following adverse effects:
(1) Soil erosion;
(2) Surface water pollution and sedimentation;
(3) Economic loss due to flooding;
(4) Jeopardizing the public safety as a result of flooding; and
(5) Impassable or unusable roads and bridges as a result of flooding.
(Ord. 420-4-97, passed 4-21-97)