Chapter 20.20
GRADING AND STORM DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
Sections:
20.20.010 Preparation and submittal of grading and drainage control plans.
20.20.020 Easement requirements.
20.20.030 Construction requirements.
20.20.010 Preparation and submittal of grading and drainage control plans.
The applicant shall design and implement grading and drainage control plans for collecting, controlling, transporting and disposing of stormwater falling upon, entering, flowing within and exiting the property under development per the current stormwater guidelines. (Ord. 607 § 1, 2009)
20.20.020 Easement requirements.
A recorded easement is required when:
A. A private drainage facility will be built on property owned by a party other than the applicant or owner;
B. A private drainage facility will serve two or more properties that are not in common ownership;
C. Public drainage facilities are located on private property. (Ord. 607 § 1, 2009)
20.20.030 Construction requirements.
A. General. When constructing or modifying drainage facilities, compliance is required with this code, the stormwater guidelines, the approved permit, plans and specifications, the recommendations of the manufacturer of the materials or equipment used, and any applicable local, state or federal requirements.
B. Failure to Complete Work or Meet Requirements. If the work being performed is not in accordance with these codes or the engineering standards and the permittee is unwilling to change or correct the deficiencies, the town may issue a stop work order until the deficiencies are corrected.
C. Connections to the public drainage system shall be made at a point approved by the town engineer. (Ord. 607 § 1, 2009)
20.20.040 Deviations.
A. Deviations from the requirements of this code may be granted by the town engineer.
B. Sufficient information submitted in conjunction with a deviation request must address all of the following criteria:
1. The deviation is in the public’s best interest and provides equivalent environmental protection.
2. The deviation provides the least possible change from the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 607 § 1, 2009)