HomeMy Public PortalAbout037-2013 - General Ordinance - StormwaterORDINANCE NO. 37-2013
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 57.04, 59.05, 59.12, 69.1.04 AND
59.1.10
OF THE RICHMOND CITY CODE
WHEREAS, The City of Richmond has previously established, through Ordinance No.
63-1999 and Ordinance No. 47-2006, a Department of Stormwater
Management pursuant to Indiana Code; and
WHEREAS, Various ordinances of the Richmond City Code assign certain
responsibilities in connection with stormwater management and
conveyance systems, and the Department of Stormwater Management, to
the Office of the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, It is desirable to transfer such responsibilities in connection with
stormwater management and conveyance systems, and the functions of
the Department of Stormwater Management, to the Richmond Sanitary
District, while retaining its reporting to the separate Board of Stormwater
Management established pursuant to ordinance and state law.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond
that Sections 57.04, 59.050), 59.12(5), 59.1.04 and 59.1.10(a) be amended to read as
follows:
CHAPTER 57: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
57.04 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION
The City of Richmond shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this
Chapter by and through the Richmond Sanitary District. Any powers granted or
duties imposed upon the City of Richmond may be delegated in writing by the City to
persons or entities acting in the beneficial interest of or in the employ of the City.
CHAPTER 59: DEPARTMENT OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
59.05 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the
context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
6) Director: The Director of the Richmond Sanitary District of the City of
Richmond, Indiana.
59.12 PRIVATE STORMWATER FACILITIES OUTLETTING TO PUBLIC
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
(5) No unauthorized person shall uncover, make connection with or open into,
use, alter or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first
contacting the Richmond Sanitary District.
CHAPTER 59.1: CONTROL OF POST CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER RUNOFF
59.1.04 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION
The City of Richmond shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this
Chapter by and through the Richmond Sanitary District. Any powers granted or
duties imposed upon the City of Richmond may be delegated in writing by the City to
persons or entities acting in the beneficial interest of or in the employ of the City.
59.1.10 MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL MEASURES
(a) Maintenance Easement
Prior to the issuance of any permit that has a stormwater management facility
as one of the requirements of the permit, the applicant or owner of the site shall
execute a maintenance easement agreement that shall be binding on all subsequent
owners of land served by the stormwater management facility. The agreement shall
provide for access to the facility at reasonable times for periodic inspection by the
City, or their contractor or agent, and for regular or special assessments of property
owners to ensure that the facility is maintained in proper working condition to meet
design standards and any other provisions established by this Chapter. The
easement agreement shall be recorded by the Applicant in the Wayne County
Recorder's Office. The applicant shall provide a copy of the recorded easement to
the Richmond Sanitary District. (Ordinance 73-2004; Ordinance 68-2005; Ordinance 47-
2006)
This ordinance alYlpe in full force and take effect upon its passage. Passed and adopted this
_day J 2013, by the Common Council of the City of Richmond,
Indiana.
President
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Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
SENTED to the Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana, this day of
2013, at 9:00 a.m.
ATTEST
aren Chasteen, IAMC,MMC
City Clerk
A PROVED by me, Sarah L_ Hutton, Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana, this v'�7 day of
2013at 9:05 a.m.
n-- , Mayor
Sarah L. Hutton
Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk