What are the resident's drainage related responsibilities?

Per the City's Storm Drainage Policy, it is the property owner’s responsibility to routinely maintain all creeks, streams, and natural drainageways on their property. This includes:

  • Periodic removal of fallen trees, limbs and underbrush
  • Periodic rough mowing
  • Removal of trash and debris
  • General upkeep to maintain a positive flow of storm water within the drainageway or easement.

Bar ditches and Culverts maintenance is also the responsibility of the property owner despite typically being located in the ROW dedicated to the City. Required maintenance includes:

  • Periodic removal of underbrush
  • Periodic rough mowing,
  • Removal of trash and debris
  • General upkeep of the bar ditch or culvert to maintain a positive flow of storm water within the bar ditch or culvert. 
  • Periodic cleaning of culverts to remove all sediment or other hindrances to the flow of water 
  • Culverts shall be replaced by the property owner should any structure failure in the culvert potentially impede the flow of water.



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1. What are the City's drainage related responsibilities?
2. What are the resident's drainage related responsibilities?
3. What is the difference between public and private drainage systems?
4. My neighbor has done some work on their lot and now I'm getting more runoff. What can I do?
5. What can I do if there is a significant drainage issue in my neighborhood?
6. Who do I contact for my drainage question that isn't listed here?
7. Is street flooding normal?
8. What is stormwater?
9. What is a flood plain?
10. What is the difference between a storm drain and a sewer?
11. What does impervious mean?
12. What is the difference between detention and retention?