§ 156.574 MAKING SITES MORE SUITABLE.
   In order to provide more suitable sites for building and other uses, improve surface drainage and control erosion, the following requirements shall be met.
   (A)   The location, grading and placement of sub-grade (base) material of all driveway and parking areas shall be accomplished as the first work done on a development plan.
   (B)   All lots, tracts or parcels shall be graded to provide proper drainage away from buildings and dispose of it without ponding, and all land within a development shall be graded to drain and dispose of surface water without ponding, except where approved by the Executive Director.
   (C)   All drainage provisions shall be of such design to adequately handle the surface runoff and carry it to the nearest suitable outlet such as a curbed street, storm drain or natural watercourse. Where drainage swales are used to divert surface waters away from buildings, they shall be of such slope, shape and size as to conform with the requirements of the county.
   (D)   Concentration of surface water runoff shall only be permitted in swales or watercourses.
(Ord. passed - -2006, § 80.42(D)) Penalty, see § 156.999