(A) The drainage of sump pumps onto the public streets of the town during the winter months when temperatures reach freezing or below poses a safety hazard and danger to persons and vehicles on the public streets.
(B) Each household where sump pumps drain onto a public street of the town shall be reviewed and evaluated on a case by case basis to determine if said sump pump drainage location proposes a hazard to traffic or individuals on the public streets of the town during the winter months when temperatures are freezing or below.
(C) If the household's sump pump drainage is determined to be a hazard to other traffic and persons on the roadways of the town during the winter months when temperatures cause freezing, the individual causing said drainage on the roadway should be notified to stop said sump pump drainage on the public street immediately.
(D) The failure to comply shall be addressed and handled as if said sump pump drainage constitutes a nuisance, whereupon a citation shall be issued.
(E) The minimum fine to be assessed for violation of this section shall be no less than $25 per day up to $100 per day not to exceed a maximum of $2,500.
(Ord. 2001-013, passed 4-9-01)
Cross-reference:
Streets and Sidewalks, see Chapter 94