Martinez Municipal Code Ch. 21.16 Drainage

The subdivider shall collect all storm waters entering and generated within the site and convey such waters to approved drainage facilities. The subdivider shall provide structures, storm sewers and drainage channels necessary for adequate drainage of surface and storm waters, beyond the boundary of the subdivision. Disposal of surface and storm waters including means for the disposal of surface and storm waters into wells or into leaching lines of individual sanitary sewage disposal systems shall not be permitted.

(Prior code § 4514(a); Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

The design of drainage facilities shall be in accord with City specifications and shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to the commencement of construction. Drainage facilities required to be installed shall be of sufficient size to convey anticipated ultimate runoff resulting from ultimate development of the watershed area.

(Prior code § 4514(b); Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

A drainage fee may be required as a condition of approval in an amount, of a nature and with conditions and terms as specified by City Council resolution or Drainage District ordinance.

(Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)