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ARTICLE II. STORM SEWERS
(A) All downspout drains, driveway drains, and stormwater drains on premises within the city (hereinafter referred to as “stormwater drainage systems”) shall be connected to a public storm sewer where and when, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, it is reasonable to do so, but in no case is any storm drain or sewer to be connected to a sanitary sewer or to be maintained as connected to a sanitary sewer.
(B) Where it is impractical to tie or connect the stormwater drainage system directly to a public storm sewer, the stormwater shall be carried underground by pipe to be disposed of in a fashion to avoid the deterioration, erosion, or damage.
(Ord. 08-1995, passed 2-20-96)
(A) Cast iron pipe of sufficient strength to withstand the weight of vehicular traffic, or equivalent piping (PVC or plastic corrugated pipe not acceptable), shall be used in connecting to the storm sewer system. The pipe shall be at least three (3) inches and no greater than six (6) inches in diameter, and have a positive flow of not less than a minimum grade of one-eighth (1/8) inch per foot towards the street or gutter. The pipe shall be placed at the top of the curb, and the top of the curb may be cut or notched so that the bottom of the pipe is a minimum of two (2) inches above the gutter line. The pipe shall be anchored with a sufficient amount of concrete to prevent movement by vehicular traffic or settling.
(B) If a sidewalk is located in the right-of-way, the pipe shall not compromise the thickness of the sidewalk (minimum of four (4) inches). If the sidewalk abuts directly against the back of the curb, a drain shall not be installed to the street.
(Ord. 08-1995, passed 2-20-96; Am. Ord. 07-1997, passed 8-11-97)
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Cross reference:
Penalty, see § 31.999
(A) (1) If it is necessary to cut the curb to place storm drains so that stormwater will empty into the public street gutter, a curb-cut permit shall be obtained from the Building Inspector and the curb shall be repaired, patched, and grouted in a clean, workmanlike manner acceptable to the Building Inspector and at the cost of the owner or contractor.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than an authorized city official, to make any opening and/or cut in any curbing of the city unless a permit to do such has been obtained prior to commencement of the work.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than an authorized city official, to make any opening in any street, alley, sidewalk, or public way of the city unless a permit to make the opening has been obtained prior to commencement of the work.
(Ord. 08-1995, passed 2-20-96)
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Cross reference:
Penalty, see § 31.999
Any portion of the right-of-way that has been disturbed shall be backfilled, and/or repaired in a clean, workmanlike manner acceptable to the Building Inspector and at the cost of the owner or contractor.
(Ord. 08-1995, passed 2-20-96)
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Cross reference:
Penalty, see § 31.999
All roof drains at the curb must be constructed to conform to at least one of the diagrams shown in Exhibit A including the diagram portraying an anti-seep type connection.
(Ord. 08-1995, passed 2-20-96; Am. Ord. 13-2000, passed 12-11-00)
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Cross reference:
Penalty, see § 31.999
(A) If stormwater cannot be disposed of in a public storm sewer or street gutter, the stormwater shall be carried by pipe into the back yard to a point a minimum of ten (10) feet from the rear line of the structure. No stormwater shall be discharged within five (5) feet of a property line, but in no case within ten (10) feet of a public right-of-way.
(B) Where it is impractical to tie or connect part or all of the house storm drain system directly to a pipe into the back yard, the stormwater shall be discharged in the front or side yards to a point approximately equidistant between the edge of the structure and the lot line adjacent to that side of the structure. No stormwater shall be discharged within ten (10) feet of a public right-of-way.
(Ord. 08-1995, passed 2-20-96)
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Cross reference:
Penalty, see § 31.999
The owner shall, in all instances, perform all work necessary to prevent or to minimize erosion of land as directed by the city Building Inspector.
(Ord. 08-1995, passed 2-20-96)
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Cross reference:
Penalty, see § 31.999
In any instances where any stormwater not being properly discharged as described herein from any existing or new structure shall cause damage or loss to any public lands, structures, improvements, including, but not limited to, sidewalk and/or street surfaces or subsurfaces, the damage or loss, both direct and consequential, shall be repaired or replaced by the owner of the property from which the damage-producing stormwater came. All costs, including consequential damages, shall be borne by such owner. The stormwater drain system shall be repaired in accordance with all provisions of this and any other applicable section.
(Ord. 08-1995, passed 2-20-96)
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