It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct or install
a drainage ditch, culvert, drain pipe, bridge or any other drainage
structure or obstruction affecting the drainage of any type of premises
in the Township without first obtaining permission therefor from the
Township Council or other agency having jurisdiction.
Applications for permits under this article shall be submitted
in writing to the Township Council and shall include the following:
A. A map or diagram of the property
with the location of all present or proposed ditches, streams, brooks,
pipes and/or drainage structures.
B. Elevations based on United States
Geodetic datum of all such features shown.
C. The percentage of grade of the
flow line of the proposed drainage structure, pipe or other construction.
D. The disposition which will be
made of the water being drained or channeled from the premises.
E. Permits or statements of nonjurisdiction
from the appropriate county, state or federal agencies.
Applications for permits under this article shall be immediately
referred to the Township Engineer or other authority designated by
the Township Council. The application and site shall be examined by
such Engineer or other authority for its compliance with the master
drainage system of the Township, and a report or recommendation shall
be made concerning the proposal to the Township Council at its next
subsequent meeting.
In passing upon applications for permits under this article,
the Township Council shall require that all drainage structures which
drain water off the premises of the applicant shall be extended and
tied into storm drains, ditches or other existing publicly owned or
controlled drainage for the area. It shall also require that the pipe
or structure be of sufficient size and be installed to the proper
grade, taking into consideration the size of the area to be drained.
If all standards are complied with and the drainage structure meets
good construction and engineering practice, a permit shall be granted
by the Township Council.
All drainage ditches, culverts, drains, pipes and drainage structures
shall be kept open and free flowing at all times. It shall be unlawful
for any person to throw or place debris or material of any manner
whatsoever or to cause such to be thrown or placed into any drainage
ditch or drainage structure under the control of the Township or any
municipal, county, state or federal governmental agency.