Before written permission is issued, the following shall be met:
A. Test holes shall be dug upon the properties to a depth sufficient to determine the extent of the subsurface water table.
B. All applicants must supply data as to seasonal high water table elevations.
C. All footings shall be at least two feet (2') above the highest water table elevations, and the type of house construction or other development shall be governed by this standard, or by a satisfactory design approved by a licensed professional engineer which shall be submitted to the City for approval.
D. Drainage easements in favor of the City along all rear, side and front lot lines for drainage purposes whenever required to accommodate subsurface drainage facilities that are constructed in order to lower ground water levels are required. The size of the easement shall be determined by the City Engineer and shall in all events be a minimum of ten feet (10'). lf underground infrastructure is installed, an easement up to 20 feet in width may be required.
E. All grading of any kind shall be done to ensure that the drainage is away from the proposed improvements and in such a manner as to prevent any conveying or trapping of water adjacent to the basement and foundation walls of the improvement. (Ord. 01-03, 1-17-2001; amd. Ord. 21-01, 1-6-2021)