(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the City Engineer shall view each property separately and shall determine whether or not it is in the city's best interest to allow any filling in, covering, regrading or installing of storm sewers and basins, or any alteration of the course or grade of any roadside drainage ditch, tree lawn or other portion of a dedicated street or highway within the city. If the City Engineer determines that it is not in the best interest of the city to make any such changes, then no permit shall be issued nor shall any changes or alterations be allowed.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no storm sewer and basin installation shall be allowed without the City Engineer determining the appropriate number of inlet basins that must be installed for each property.
(Ord. 95-O-72, passed 1-15-1996)