§ 730.05. Drainage and inundation.

A.

Adequate provisions shall be made within each subdivision to provide drainage facilities needed within the subdivision taking into account the ultimate development of the tributary area.

B.

Off-premise drainage easements and improvements may be required to handle the runoff of subdivisions into the natural drainage channel.

C.

The Public Works Director may require of the developer or his agent additional engineering information necessary to make decisions on acceptability of development in an area of questionable drainage. Such additional information would be in writing and the certification of a qualified engineer may be required.

D.

Lakes, ponds and similar areas will be accepted for maintenance only if sufficient land is dedicated as a public recreation area or park or if such area constitutes a necessary part of the drainage control system. Such park areas are subject to approval by the Department of Parks and Recreation.

E.

Wetlands may not be developed or subdivided unless the Public Works Director establishes:

1.

The nature of the land use (i.e. recreation areas) would not lend itself to damage by water to an appreciable extent; or that,

2.

The area may be filled or improved in such a manner to prevent such periodic inundation; or that,

3.

Minimum floor elevations may be established to prevent damage to buildings and structures;

4.

All applicable state and federal regulations have been adhered to, including obtaining any necessary permits from the Environmental Protection Agency.

(Code 1996, § 7-8-4-10-080)

Editor's note

Section 730.05 was originally numbered as 730.5. The section number has been changed by the editor in order to maintain consistency in numbering.