(A) It is dangerous and prejudicial to the public health to alter, restrict or impede the flow of water in drainage ditches, creeks, streams, rivers and other water courses.
(B) No drainage ditch, creek, stream, river or other water course shall henceforth be blocked or filled in to any degree with any substance or device whatever such that the flow of water toward natural creeks, rivers and water bodies is restricted or impeded except by a written permit issued by the Board of Commissioners. No permit shall be issued except after a public hearing after 10-days’ notice on the question whether the proposed restriction or impediment would result in possible harm to the public health.
(Prior Code, § 51.01) (Ord. passed 7-5-1988)