§ 23-46. General specifications for drainage systems.  


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  • The following general specifications shall apply to drainage systems:

    (1)

    An easement for drainage must be provided by the property owner.

    (2)

    All material for the storm drain including pipe, catch basins, and junction boxes shall be provided by the property owner.

    (3)

    The town will dig the necessary ditch, install the pipe, construct the catch basins and junction boxes and backfill with the dirt taken from the ditch. All other backfill or cover material must be provided and placed by the owner. In the case of relocation of ditches, the excavation for the relocation should be done by the property owner.

    (4)

    No storm drain less than twelve (12) inches I.D. shall be considered part of the town system.

    (5)

    Drainage under streets as required by the subdivision ordinance or in connection with street paving work, shall be done according to the provisions of such policies rather than the provisions above.

    (6)

    All requests for assistance in providing storm sewers shall be approved in the order they were received and only when adequate funds are available in the town budget for the work.

(Res. of 10-24-61)