(a) Where an adequate public storm sewer is available, a developer shall be required to construct a storm sewer system and connect with that storm sewer line. All storm drainage improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the standard drawings, design criteria and construction and materials specifications prepared by the City Engineer and Director of Public Works, and shall be inspected and approved by the City Engineer and Director of Public Works.
(b) Provision for the disposition of storm water via adequate on-site and off-site underground facilities to a City-approved natural stream shall be provided. In no instance shall storm drainage, including drain tile around basements, be permitted to discharge into any sanitary sewer. Rather, it shall be required to connect to an adequate underground drainage system. In instances where an adequate public storm sewer is not available, natural drainage channels, with easements of adequate width, shall be provided. Where natural drainage channels intersect any street right of way, it shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to have satisfactory bridges or, culverts constructed. The adequacy of all proposed natural drainage systems shall be determined by the City Engineer and Director of Public Works, and approved by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 45-08. Passed 12-15-08.)