1472.01 Finished grading around newly constructed buildings.
1472.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Notice to fill or drain lots - see GEN. OFF. 660.11
Unsanitary buildings - see GEN. OFF. 660.15
Rain or storm water discharge into sewers - see S.U. & P.S. 1046.07
Grading of streets in subdivisions - see P. & Z. 1226.04(a), (b)
The finished grading around any newly constructed building shall be at least eighteen inches above the street or curb elevation and shall:
(a) Divert water away from the building by a minimum six-inch slope per ten-foot length;
(b) Prevent standing water and soil saturation detrimental to structures and lot use; and
(c) Provide for disposal of water from the lot to the gutter of the street.
(Ord. 1355. Passed 2-16-65.)
Whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree and shall be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both, for each offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.