Clear access must be provided and maintained to all structures on the sewer system.
(A) All weather vehicle access roads are required to every structure on the sewer system. Access roads must be a minimum of 12 feet wide and must be provided with a turnaround when back-up distance for any maintenance vehicle exceeds 100 feet.
(B) The design of access roads must be included with the sewer system design plans. Include adequate drainage measures in the design to prevent damage to the access roads from storm water.
(C) Gates must be provided for access through any fence that crosses a public sewer easement. Where vehicular access is required for maintenance, minimum 14-foot wide gates must be provided.
(D) The maximum grade allowed at any point on an access road is 15%. The maximum cross-slope for any access road is 5%. The Engineer may make exceptions to access road slope and cross-slope only if the contractor provides an equivalent and equal method of complying with the intent of these standards. Equivalency shall be at the sole discretion of the Engineer.
(Ord. 2019-02, passed 4-25-2019)