The following regulations shall apply to all canals, ditches, conduits and other waterways in the City:
A. Obstructions: It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any canal, ditch, conduit or other watercourse of any kind or nature, natural or artificial, used by such person for the coursing of water within the City limits, to become so obstructed as to cause the water to back up and overflow therefrom, or to become in an unsanitary condition.
B. Nuisance; Abatement: Maintenance of any such watercourse in such condition shall constitute a nuisance and the same shall be subject to abatement in accordance with the provisions of Title 12, Chapter 8 of this Code.
C. Construction Of Conduit Or Other Structures: Wherever any such watercourse crosses any public street or sidewalk or other public right of way, or whenever any such street, sidewalk or other public right of way is extended, altered or improved, it shall be the duty of the persons owning the right to run water through such waterway to construct and maintain across such street, sidewalk or right of way a conduit, bridge or other suitable structure that is approved by the City Council and meets the minimum standards and specifications established by the Public Works Director. Such person shall thereafter maintain such conduit, bridge or structure in good repair, free of obstructions and in a sanitary condition.
(1979 Code § 12.04.160; amd. 1999 Code)
If any person fails to construct, maintain or keep free from obstructions any conduit, bridge, or other structure as required by Section 7-12-1 of this Chapter after five (5) days' written notice to do so from the Director of Public Works, the Mayor or the Mayor's designee may order such work done, either under private contract or in such other manner as the Mayor or Mayor's designee may direct. The person responsible for such work under the provisions of Section 7-12-1 of this Chapter shall be liable for the costs of such work plus a reasonable amount, not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the total cost of such work, for supervision and engineering costs.
(1979 Code § 12.04.170; amd. 1999 Code)
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