(a) Every premises shall be graded, drained, free of standing water and maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe condition.
(b) Drain gutters and downspouts when required shall be constructed and maintained so that rain water shall be conveyed away from the roof, exterior walls and foundation and not onto adjacent property.
(c) Gutters shall be provided when the following condition is present: roof overhangs are less than twelve inches for one story or twenty-four inches for two-story buildings. When gutters are omitted, a diverter or other suitable means shall be provided to prevent roof water from draining on uncovered entrance platforms or steps.
(d) Foundation drainage discharge. Replacement foundation drainage shall not drain to daylight exterior of the building envelope. Replacement foundation drainage tile shall drain either by positive gravity drainage with a direct connection to a storm sewer and/or combination storm-sanitary sewer, or to a sump pump crock. Sump pump discharge of foundation storm water drainage shall be by direct underground connection to a properly sized and installed dry well, to a storm sewer or combination storm-sanitary sewer exterior of the structure, to a properly sized dry well or a contained landscaped area such as a rain garden or retention pond. In all cases, a back-flow prevention system, or check ball valve, must also be installed. However, the discharge shall not cause flooding to adjacent properties nor shall the discharge be made into the public right-of-way. Violations of this subsection shall be a considered a public nuisance.
(Ord. 135-15. Passed 3-31-15.)