§ 5.6. Surface drainage.  


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  • Owners, particularly developers of the larger paved areas such as those in connection with apartment complexes, shopping centers, etc., shall be responsible for increased runoff resulting from these developments which cause flood damage to neighboring property. The Building Inspector shall, in consultation with the City Engineer, determine that reasonable provisions for properly handling surface drainage in accordance with Article X and the City's "Specification for Roadway and Drainage Facilities" have been made in the applicant's design, and report these findings for the Planning Commission's consideration in acting on building applications. If such provisions are not made in the applicant's design, the Planning Commission shall make such remedies as may be available to the applicant as a condition of the building permit issuance.