(A) The following provisions pertain to structures built after June, 2011 and to any construction on an existing structure that affects the drainage system of that structure.
(B) New construction with basements, or a usable crawl space, shall have a drain tile placed around the inside or outside perimeter of the foundation connected to a sump pit. All baseboard seepage collection systems shall be discharged to the sump pit. The sump pit shall be located at least 10 feet away from the inside sanitary floor drain.
(C) Buildings with existing sump pumps or drain lines shall construct a discharge line. The line shall be installed to the outside wall of the building with rigid plastic pipe. The discharge pipe must have a check valve within 1 foot of the floor grade and union or other approved coupling for easy disconnection for repair or replacement. The discharge line shall extend at least 3 feet outside of the foundation wall, and no closer than 5 feet from any sidewalk.
(D) Alternate method of installation. The discharge pipe may be connected directly to the public storm sewer system provided the discharge is at a higher elevation than the normal flow level and that an approved backflow prevention device is installed. A permit is required for the construction of a discharge pipe which is connected directly to the storm sewer system.
(E) At no point shall the discharge line discharge 10 feet from an adjacent property. No discharge shall be directed so as to impact neighboring properties.
(F) Discharging into the street, alley or over the sidewalk will not be allowed during the months of November through March of the year.
(G) Curb cuts for discharge lines will only be allowed in situations where there is no public storm sewer system within 100 feet of the property. The discharge line shall be placed under the sidewalk and through the back of the curb. If a storm sewer system is constructed at a later date the owner shall be required to connect to new sewer during construction or within a year. The cost for connecting to storm sewer will be borne by the property owner.
(Ord. 1251, passed 4-18-2011; Am. Ord. 1369, passed 5-21-2018)