Retention basins shall be considered acceptable components of a storm drainage system.
Open drainage ditches with improved cross sections may be permitted outside the boundaries of a subdivision when the physical conditions are such that a storm sewer in excess of seventy-two inches in diameter is required, or where an adequate public storm drainage system is not within reasonable distance of a subdivision as determined by the City. All other storm drainage shall be sewered.
Open drainage ditches with improved cross sections will be permitted within the boundaries of a subdivision only where the physical conditions are such that a storm sewer in excess of seventy-two inches in diameter is required. The Planning Board or Council may permit open drainage within a subdivision based on aesthetic and public safety considerations. All other storm drainage shall be sewered.
(Ord. 7-77. Passed 4-18-77.)
(Ord. 7-77. Passed 4-18-77.)