A. Definitions: The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
COLLECTING STRUCTURE: A home or garage that possesses a rooftop drainage system.
FRONT YARD: For the purpose of this section only, the front yard is the property from the front of the residence to the street.
RAIN BARREL: A manufactured container designed to capture and disperse rainwater from the rooftop of a collecting structure. Underground cisterns and rain gardens do not fall under the definition of rain barrels and are not addressed by this section.
B. General Standards:
1. Location: Rain barrels shall not be connected to any downspout that is in the front yard of a residence. Rain barrels shall not be more than two feet (2') away from the collecting structure.
2. Number and Capacity: The maximum capacity of a rain barrel shall not exceed fifty-five (55) gallons. Rain barrels shall be directly connected to the downspout. Two (2) rain barrels may be interconnected.
3. Mosquito Barrier: All rain barrels shall be equipped with a mosquito proof screen covering any open holes in the rain barrel.
4. Height: Rain barrels may be elevated. The maximum height for the bottom of a rain barrel is three feet (3') above grade.
5. Nonconforming Rain Barrels: Damaged or inoperable rain barrels shall be replaced or removed.
(Ord. 22-22, 4-5-2022)