§ 17.60

Proposed subdivisions shall not cause inundation or flood hazard to existing inhabited areas or downstream properties. Measures shall be taken in design to minimize sedimentation and concentration of flood flows on downstream properties.

(Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Drainage shall be accomplished by gravity surcharge into catch basins or manholes, except by design in accordance with standards set forth in this chapter and the Standard Specifications for Public Improvements of the city.

(Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Catchbasins shall have inlets of varying length so designed that the water is diverted into the catchbasin without bypassing. Catchbasin inlets shall be designed in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Public Improvements.

(Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

17.60.070 - Carrying of water across streets.

(a)

Cross-gutters shall be used to carry water across minor streets at intersections only. Where a street must cross a major wash, the standard wash crossing as set forth in the Standard Specifications for Public Improvements shall be utilized. The street shall be designed to pass the full flood flow of the wash without damage to the street or the adjacent properties.

(b)

Where it is necessary to carry local drainage across the street in the middle of the block, it shall be carried in pipe designed in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Public Improvements.

(Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Chapter 17.64 - IMPROVEMENTS*

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