§ 17-202. Connection approval criteria; duty of owner; compliance by utilities.

(a)

The city manager, or his designee, shall not be authorized to approve any connection to city drainage facilities unless he is of the opinion that the size, shape, and location of the newly installed drainage facilities are adequate for handling the anticipated amount of water.

(b)

It shall be the responsibility of the property owner of any parcel of land when making any improvements or changes affecting the land, which alter the existing flow pattern of runoff water, to install appropriate facilities for carrying the runoff water into a properly approved storm sewer, ditch, or stream. No zoning compliance permit shall be issued for any property within the jurisdiction of the city until the conditions of this section are met.

(c)

It shall be illegal for any utility company to allow electricity or public water to be connected to any facility on any land that has not complied with the provisions of this section.

(Ord. No. 2007-03, art. IV, 2-12-07)