§ 5.3.4. Drainage systems.

(A)

Rule.

(1)

Whenever development occurs, provisions must be made to accommodate drainage which flows from the developed property.

(2)

Whenever development occurs on property where drainage facilities are proposed by the Comprehensive Plan or any Storm Drainage Master Plan, provisions shall be made for the accommodation of such facilities.

(B)

Plans required. Plans, sufficient for the step in the review process, shall be provided pursuant to Sections 2.4.3(D) and 2.4.3(F). Approval of such plans shall be pursuant to Section 2.4.6(L).

(C)

Dedication required.

(1)

Drainage facilities shall be shown on all subdivision plats within easements or rights-of-way dedicated for such purposes. When development occurs absent platting, such facilities may be contained within easements (private property) or dedication of right-of-way (public property).

(2)

Sites for retention of drainage shall be shown within a tract dedicated for such purpose (i.e. a lake management tract). Provisions for the perpetual maintenance of such tracts must be provided on the plat.

(D)

Drainage assessment. Any development application which deals with actual improvements (site plan, engineering plans) shall be accompanied by a drainage assessment in which a plan for retention of drainage pursuant to adopted levels of service and the standards of Section 6.1.9 shall be provided.

(E)

Improvements required.

(1)

In addition to providing drainage facilities necessary to adequately serve the proposed development, approval of a development application may be conditioned with the construction of improvements which are necessary to convey drainage from the site or adjacent property through the site which is being developed and to a natural drainage course, canal, or municipal facility.

(2)

The City shall participate in the cost for any additional increase in sizing or construction which is predicated upon the proposed facilities pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan or any Master Drainage Plan.

(3)

Drainage facilities shall be extended from their existing terminus to the furthest boundary of the property involved in order to provide for the continuation of service. However, such extension shall not be required if, in the opinion of the City Engineer, it is determined that there is no reasonable need for such an extension in that there will be no use of it. Where it may not be practical to actually install such facilities concurrent with development of the proposed project, this obligation may be met through the payment of cash. In this latter situation, easements for the mains shall be required.

(F)

Storm water drainage utility fee. Refer to Chapter 56 of the City Code.