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Sec.24-6.8.-Stormwater standards.
The purpose of this section is to provide standards and regulations to reduce or prevent flooding and at the same time minimize damage to
real property.
1. The controlled release and storage of excess stormwater runoff may be required for all land developments and subdivisions
as determined by the city engineer.
2. Detention of differential runoff,as approved by the city engineer,may be required by providing permanent detention
facilities such as dry reservoirs,ponds or other acceptable alternative.
3. Detention reservoirs or dry bottom stormwater storage areas may be designed to serve secondary purposes such as
recreation,open space,or other types of uses that will not be adversely affected by occasional flooding,as approved by the
city engineer.
4. In single family residential subdivisions,drainage detention facilities and land designated to provide access to such facilities
shall be located within common land.
5. Drainage detention areas that are not maintained by a public authority shall be conveyed as an undivided interest in
common to each lot in the subdivision for maintenance purposes or conveyed to trustees with authority to perform
maintenance responsibilities.
6. During the construction phase of development,facilities shall be provided and maintained to prevent erosion and siltation.
When improvements are guaranteed,the escrow agreement shall include a separate line item in the amount of one(1)
percent of the construction cost for erosion/siltation control.
7. Storm drainage improvements consisting of storm sewer systems or open channels shall adequately drain the areas being
developed.No change in watersheds shall be permitted.All stormwater shall be discharged at an adequate natural
discharge point.
8. The design of drainage improvements shall be coordinated to the extent possible with present and probable future
improvements so as to form an integrated system.
9. Storm drainage facilities located within subdivided lots and common land areas shall be the maintenance responsibility of
the abutting property owners or subdivision trustees,unless said facility has been accepted for maintenance by the city,
M.S.D.or other entity approved by the city council.Notice of this requirement shall be included in the trust indentures.
10. Adequate provisions shall be made for the disposal of stormwater,in accordance with the specifications and standards of
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(Ord.No.95-907,§1,2-2-95)
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4/25/2018 Maryland Heights,MO Code of Ordinances
Sec.24-6.8.-Stormwater standards.
The purpose of this section is to provide standards and regulations to reduce or prevent flooding and at the same time minimize damage to
real property.
1. The controlled release and storage of excess stormwater runoff may be required for all land developments and subdivisions
as determined by the city engineer.
2. Detention of differential runoff,as approved by the city engineer,may be required by providing permanent detention
facilities such as dry reservoirs,ponds or other acceptable alternative.
3. Detention reservoirs or dry bottom stormwater storage areas may be designed to serve secondary purposes such as
recreation,open space,or other types of uses that will not be adversely affected by occasional flooding,as approved by the
city engineer.
4. In single family residential subdivisions,drainage detention facilities and land designated to provide access to such facilities
shall be located within common land.
5. Drainage detention areas that are not maintained by a public authority shall be conveyed as an undivided interest in
common to each lot in the subdivision for maintenance purposes or conveyed to trustees with authority to perform
maintenance responsibilities.
6. During the construction phase of development,facilities shall be provided and maintained to prevent erosion and siltation.
When improvements are guaranteed,the escrow agreement shall include a separate line item in the amount of one(1)
percent of the construction cost for erosion/siltation control.
7. Storm drainage improvements consisting of storm sewer systems or open channels shall adequately drain the areas being
developed.No change in watersheds shall be permitted.All stormwater shall be discharged at an adequate natural
discharge point.
8. The design of drainage improvements shall be coordinated to the extent possible with present and probable future
improvements so as to form an integrated system.
9. Storm drainage facilities located within subdivided lots and common land areas shall be the maintenance responsibility of
the abutting property owners or subdivision trustees,unless said facility has been accepted for maintenance by the city,
M.S.D.or other entity approved by the city council.Notice of this requirement shall be included in the trust indentures.
10. Adequate provisions shall be made for the disposal of stormwater,in accordance with the specifications and standards of
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4/25/2018 Maryland Heights,MO Code of Ordinances
the MSD.
(Ord.No.95-907,§1,2-2-95)
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