Chapter 915: Storm Sewers, Culverts and Roadside Ditches

Sections

Cross references

  • Storm sewer waste prohibited in sanitary sewer - see Streets & Public Services 911.04
  • Street openings and excavations - see Streets & Public Services Chapter 901

915.01   Necessity to construct before street improvements

It is hereby determined to be necessary for the public welfare and convenience in advance of the permanent improvement of any street in the Municipality to construct storm sewers therein and to make all curb connections with the same.
(Ord. 2000-84. Passed 11-27-00.)

915.02   Dimensions, materials and construction

Storm sewers shall be of such dimensions and materials as may be deemed necessary by the Village Engineer at the time the same are built and shall be so constructed as to make adequate provision for storm water drainage.
(Ord. 2000-84. Passed 11-27-00.)

915.03   Curb connections

Curb connections shall be made with storm sewers for each fifty-foot front of any abutting lot or parcel of land and for each fraction of twenty-five feet or more of such lot or parcel of land, such curb connections shall be installed at the time the storm sewers are built and shall be extended to the curb line.
(Ord. 2000-84. Passed 11-27-00.)

915.04   Payment for construction

The method of payment for construction of storm sewers shall be determined at the time the same are constructed.
(Ord. 2000-84. Passed 11-27-00.)

915.05   Permit required

Before proceeding to fill in, cover, regrade or install culverts, basins and storm sewers, or alter the course or grade of any roadside drainage ditch, tree lawn or other portion of a dedicated street or highway within the Village, a storm sewer permit shall be first obtained by the owner or his agent from the Chief Administrative Officer or his designated agent. Such permit must be obtained before the commencement of any work is performed in connection with any construction, enlargement, alteration, repair or removal of any roadside drainage ditch, tree lawn or other portion of a dedicated street or highway within the Village. The application shall be made in writing and upon printed forms furnished by the Village and shall include a plan and general specifications showing the proposed location, extent and nature of the work contemplated. Such applications for permits shall be promptly reviewed by the Village Engineer.
(Ord. 2000-84. Passed 11-27-00.)

915.06   Determinations to be made by village engineer

  1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Village Engineer shall view each application separately and shall determine whether or not it is in the Village’s best interest to allow any filling in, covering, regrading or installing of storm sewers and basins, or any alteration of the course or grade of any roadside drainage ditch, tree lawn or other portion of a dedicated street or highway within the Village. If the Village Engineer determines that it is not in the best interest of the Village to make any such changes, then no permit shall be issued nor shall any changes or alterations be allowed.

  2. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no storm sewer and basin installation shall be allowed without the Village Engineer determining the appropriate number and size of inlet basins and storm sewers that must be installed for each property.
    (Ord. 2000-84. Passed 11-27-00.)

915.07   Permit fee

An application and inspection fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be charged prior to the issuance of a storm sewer permit. Where construction shall take place in the tree lawn or any other portion of a dedicated street, the applicant shall comply with all of the provisions of Chapter 901.
(Ord. 2000-84. Passed 11-27-00.)

915.99   Penalty

Whoever violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. Each day’s violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 2000-84. Passed 11-27-00.)