(A) On all plats where there is a pond and/or lake, the following covenants shall be placed: “This pond and/or lake shall serve as detention for drainage areas and outlets for surface water for this subdivision. The pond and/or lake may serve as a supplemental water source for fire protection. Maintenance shall include but not be limited to: mowing, trimming, aquatic plant management (such as but not limited to cattails), algae control, burrowing animals, weeds, odors, insects, and water quality maintenance.”
(B) The covenants must spell out who is responsible for maintenance.
(C) Signage around pond and/or lake. Danger signs shall be mounted at appropriate locations to warn of deep water and possible flood conditions. In addition, signs should be posted “WARNING: NO SWIMMING, BOATING, OR ICE SKATING PERMITTED.”
(D) Safety screens or animal guards are required on all pipes entering or leaving a pond and/or lake and have a maximum opening of four inches to prevent children or animals from crawling into the structures.
(Ord. 2020-1D, passed 1-6-20)