Chapter 12.08
CULVERTS1
Sections:
12.08.010 Driveway culvert required when.
12.08.020 Provision for culvert installation required when.
12.08.030 Removing or obstructing drainage ways prohibited.
12.08.040 Violation – Penalty.
12.08.010 Driveway culvert required when.
All property owners having private driveways which connect with public streets of the city which require the installation of culverts to permit the unobstructed flow of surface waters along the streets of the city shall provide sufficient culvert of 12-inch diameter to cross the private driveway at the point of intersection with the public streets of the city.
A. The owner of the property served by the culvert shall purchase and install the culvert. The length of the culvert required shall be determined by the city.
B. The culvert and installation thereof shall be inspected and certified by the city. (Ord. 931, 1983).
12.08.020 Provision for culvert installation required when.
No private driveway shall hereafter be connected to the public streets of the city without making proper provision for the installation of drainage culverts unless such drainage culverts are determined by the public works director to be unnecessary. (Ord. 2055 § 1, 2022; Ord. 931, 1983).
12.08.030 Removing or obstructing drainage ways prohibited.
It is unlawful for any persons to fill in any drainage ditches constructed by the city on public streets within the city without the permission and approval of the council. It also is unlawful to obstruct or to remove any drainage culverts installed in any public streets or connections therewith by the city. (Ord. 931, 1983).
12.08.040 Violation – Penalty.
Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter or who shall counsel, aid or abet any such violation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as set forth in Chapter 1.08. (Ord. 931, 1983).
Prior legislation: Ord. 397.