It is unlawful for any person to fill or obstruct any natural watercourse or any channel carrying stormwater unless a permit to do so has been obtained from the city engineer.
(Ord. 202 § 1; prior code § 24.2)
No person shall construct, reconstruct, alter, repair or install any drainage structure in any natural watercourse or channel carrying stormwater unless a permit to do so has been obtained from the city engineer.
(Ord. 202 § 2; prior code § 24.3)
No person shall install any bridge or culvert across any drainage ditch or creek in the city unless he has secured a permit therefor from the superintendent of streets. Such permit shall be in writing and shall specify the materials and design which shall be used in the installation of such culvert or bridge. Any bridge or culvert which is installed without first securing a permit therefor, or which obstructs the free flow of drainage waters, shall be removed upon the order of the superintendent of streets. A copy of each permit issued pursuant to this section shall be filed with the city clerk. In the event the city commences an improvement program to install curbs and gutters in areas where such bridges or culverts are installed, all permits issued under this chapter may be revoked, and the city may remove such bridges or culverts in the course of construction of such improvement.
(Ord. 182 § 1; prior code § 24.4)
Any person desiring to obtain a permit to construct, reconstruct or repair any drainage structure, or to alter or change any natural watercourse or natural drainage channel, or to fill or obstruct the same, shall file an application in writing therefor with the city engineer which shall state:
A.
The name and address of the applicant, and if the applicant is a corporation, the names and addresses of the principal officers thereof;
B.
The place where such construction, reconstruction, repair or alteration is to take place;
C.
The type of construction to be used in such construction, reconstruction, repair or alteration, together with the materials to be used.
(Ord. 202 § 4 (part); prior code § 24.5)
A diagram of the proposed work shall accompany the application required by Section 13.04.040 for a permit to construct, reconstruct or repair any drainage structure, or to alter or change any natural watercourse or natural drainage channel, or to fill or obstruct the same.
(Ord. 202 § 4 (part); prior code § 24.6)
If the city engineer determines that the proposed structure, fill, alteration or repair for which a permit is required under this chapter will not interfere with the flow of natural stormwater and will not injure adjoining property, the city engineer shall issue a permit to do the proposed work in the manner specified in the application required by Section 13.04.040.
(Ord. 202 § 4 (part); prior code § 24.7)
No person shall do anything to any watercourse or channel that will in any manner obstruct or interfere with the flow of water through such watercourse or channel, and any property owner, lessee or tenant of any property through which a natural watercourse or channel passes shall keep the same free from any obstructions that will in any manner prevent or retard the flow of water through such watercourse or channel, except that a watercourse or channel may be filled or altered if a permit to do so has been first obtained pursuant to Section 13.04.010.
(Ord. 202 § 3; prior code § 24.1)