(A) MSD shall be responsible for all drainage plan reviews for all development in Jefferson County, including responsibility for enforcement of the Flood Plain Ordinance. Any person or organization removing, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, relocating, or demolishing a storm sewer, natural water course, or other drainage facility, must first file an application and obtain a permit from MSD.
(B) Permits are required and may be granted by MSD for the following improvement categories:
(1) Connection into the public storm water system, except unimproved creeks or streams.
(2) Improvements which are or will become public facilities.
(3) Improvements within dedicated but unimproved street rights-of-way.
(4) Improvements which require detention or retention facilities.
(C) Plans for all improvements made within Jefferson County that require storm water facilities or changes or alterations to existing storm water facilities or which use the facilities of MSD must be submitted prior to construction or alteration to MSD for review and approval.
(D) Every improvement shall be provided with a storm water system capable of handling storm waters flowing unto the improvement site from other areas, as well as storm water from the site itself. The drainage system shall be designed to discharge into a water course, drainage channel or other storm water facility. MSD shall develop rules and regulations and guidelines concerning development or additions to property.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 32.034) (Jeff. Ord. 31-1986, adopted and effective 12-19-1986; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 275-2007, approved 12-6-2007)