A. Permit Requirements:
1. Permit Required: It shall be unlawful to construct or permit the construction of any stormwater drain or any drainage pipe in either a natural or manmade ditch without having first obtained a permit therefor.
2. Application For Permit: Applications for such permits shall be made to the City Clerk and shall be accompanied by a statement as to the purpose of such drainage pipe, the premises to be served and the specification of such pipe to be installed.
3. Issuance Or Denial Of Permit: Such application shall be referred to the Street Superintendent, and no such permit shall be issued unless he shall have found that there would be compliance with this Code by the installation of such stormwater drain or drainage pipe, and that the installation of such stormwater drain or drainage pipe would not interfere with, overload, obstruct or otherwise adversely affect the existing stormwater drainage system within the City.
B. Prohibited Places Of Discharge: It shall be unlawful to construct or permit the construction of any stormwater drain which discharges water onto any sidewalk in the City, and it shall be unlawful to construct or permit the maintenance of any such drain which discharges into any public street or alley at a height greater than eighteen inches (18") above the ground or pavement.
(2006 Code § 34-2-10)