(A) It is unlawful for any person to:
(1) Obstruct the flow of water in the storm sewer system;
(2) Contribute to the obstruction of the flow of water in the storm sewer system; or
(3) Cover or obstruct any drain inlet.
(B) The city may direct any person who installs, owns, or maintains facilities or structures or obstruction within the city right-of-way or any public drainage or public utility easement that impede the free flow of stormwater and/or creates flooding or impoundment within the right-of-way or other public or private property to remove such obstructions. Such actions are subject to notices of violation and stop work orders in accordance with §§ 155.091 and 155.092.
(C) The following obstructions are exempt from the prohibitions of this section:
(1) Street and/or storm sewer improvement projects authorized by the city;
(2) Flood control and prevention activities performed by the city;
(3) Obstructions approved by the city as part of a site's stormwater drainage plan; and
(4) Obstructions occurring during cleanup periods established by the city; provided that the materials are placed according to city directions and do not obstruct drain inlets.
(Ord. 05-2024, passed 2-7-2024) Penalty, see §
155.999