Storm drainage facilities shall be provided as approved by the Planning Commission and as determined by the Village Engineer. Storm sewer improvements shall be recommended in lieu of swales or drainage ditches, except where the Commission determines otherwise acceptable.
(a) Access to storm drainage ditches and channels shall be by means of easements. Such easements shall be equal to the width of the required cross section of said ditch plus 30 feet on one side and 10 feet on other side. Said easement shall be dedicated for public use for the purpose of widening, deepening or relocating.
(b) Storm drainage easements containing underground facilities shall have a minimum width of 20 feet. The Planning Commission may require wider easements upon recommendations of the Village Engineer.
(c) Whenever a storm drainage ditch or channel has a depth of five feet or more, a bank slope of two feet horizontal to one foot vertical or steeper, a five foot high masonry wall or a five foot high chain link fence may be required by the Commission. (Ord. 2019-4. Passed 10-14-19.)