Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title C — CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE›Chapter III — GRADING AND DRAINAGE›Article 8 — DESIGN STANDARDS
Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 5 Drainage
Santa Clara County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clara County
Cite as: Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 5 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. C12-562. - General.¶
The drainage structures and devices required by this division shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the adopted Santa Clara County Drainage manual and adopted standards.
(Ord. No. NS-1203.120, § 1, 4-9-13)
Sec. C12-563. - Stormwater and subsurface water disposal requirements.¶
All drainage facilities shall be designed to surface and subsurface waters overland to the nearest practical street, storm drain or natural watercourse. Adequate provisions shall be made to avoid damage to adjacent and downstream properties. The following additional restrictions also shall apply:
(a) Water shall not be allowed to pond above cut or fill slopes or on drainage terraces. Adequate drainage facilities shall be provided to prevent such ponding.
(b) Areas designed for buildings shall be graded to provide at least one percent grade, away from the building.
(c) All discharge points from storm drains shall have energy dissipaters to slow and spread flow overland.
(Ord. No. NS-1203.120, § 1, 4-9-13)
Secs. C12-564—C12-567. - Reserved.¶
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