For public safety, health and welfare, property owners shall be permitted to connect all sump pumps, floor drains, roof drains and related apparatus discharge piping to the nearest storm sewers, provided that:
[Adopted 9-6-2022 by Ord. No. 3066-22]
If the storm sewer is not available, the sump pump, floor drain, roof drain and/or related apparatus discharge piping shall be directed to the nearest ditches or contained on the owner's property so that it does not adversely affect neighboring land. Pipe extensions shall not be directed toward adjoining properties, nor shall pipe extensions discharge water onto adjoining properties.
In all other cases, the sump pump, floor drain, roof drain and/or related apparatus discharge piping shall end on a splash block at the foundation of the building.
On new construction being permitted after the passage of this article, sump pump, floor drain, roof drain and/or related apparatus discharge piping shall no longer be permitted to discharge to any public streets or roadways. Existing discharges to public streets or roadways deemed by the Engineering and Building Departments to be causing an unsafe condition, such as ponding of water or icing, shall be removed as directed by the Engineering Department.
Assistance and guidance with respect to layout and the location of proper discharge points may be obtained through the Engineering and Building Departments.