"Cross-lot drainage" means a system of drainage, approved by
the City as part of the plan for a subdivision or parcel map, in which
water from one parcel drains across one or more other parcels prior
to reaching a public street, storm drain or alley.
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No person in possession of land within the City, whether as owner, purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant or licensee shall build, create, install or maintain any structure, landscaping or grade changes which will interfere with cross-lot drainage. For the purposes of this chapter, "structure" shall have the meaning set forth in Chapter 16.415 of this Code, except that it shall include improvements to outdoor areas such as patios, paved areas, walks, swimming pools, tennis courts, walls, fences and similar improvements.
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