Except as hereinafter provided, all existing obstructions, dams, diversions, construction of any kind, deposits of debris, fill, sand, stone, logs, trees or other solid materials, or other alterations or diversions of the natural flow of water or the intensity or quantity of flow, through, across or to any stream, ditch, culvert, watercourse or other drainage system within the City of Marion, Illinois which:
A. Causes the flooding or inundation of real property and/or buildings on other premises, or
B. Constitutes an undue burden upon the official drainage system or hampers the proper present or future course of development of the official drainage system, or
C. Presently constitutes or in the reasonably foreseeable future will constitute a danger or hazard to the well-being, safety or general welfare of the residents of the municipality of any property located therein; or
D. Obstructs the natural flow of water;
E. Shall be removed or corrected by the owners of the premises upon which said obstructions, dams, diversion, construction, deposits or other alterations of the natural flow of water are situated, within thirty days after written notice to remove or correct same. (Ord. 3627, 6-22-2020)