1323.06 DRAINAGE; NUISANCES PROHIBITED.

   (a)   Whenever the surface of a lot or plot or any land in the City is excavated, filled or graded, positive drainage shall be provided so that a nuisance will not be created. Catch basins or properly connected underdrains 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.

   (b)    No condition shall be created nor any existing condition maintained whereby there will be upon any lot, plot or land in the City excavations, depressions, pits, holes, gullies or similar depressions which may accumulate and retain surface water and which may become a public hazard or nuisance. Any such condition shall be promptly abated and protected by filling or by providing positive drainage and, where necessary, by the erection of a barricade or fence. (Ord. 10-62. Passed 2-19-62.)