For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DETENTION BASIN. Flow control structure that is used to contain storm water for a limited period of time and provides protection for areas below it by containing storm water. The water is discharged from the basin until the basin is empty.
DRAINAGE WAY. Use of the land to collect and transport storm water runoff in a swale, ditch, channel or stream.
RETENTION BASIN. A flow control structure that is used to contain storm water for a limited period of time and provides protection for areas below it by containing storm water. Some water remains in the basin area.
STORM SEWER. A series of buried pipes, manholes, catch basins or culvert pipes that are designed to drain excess rain and groundwater from paved streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and roofs, and convey to a drainage way.
STORM WATER. Water that originates during precipitation events, snowmelts or other runoff sources.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. All aspects of the system designed to effectively regulate and control storm water runoff emanating from one property or development to another, and which includes, but is not limited to, retention basins, detention basins, open waterways and drainage easement areas.
STORM WATER RUNOFF. Water from rain, snowmelt or other sources, that flows over the land surface.
(Prior Code, § 1045.01) (Ord. 2012-14, passed 10-23-2012)