(1) It is unlawful for any person to make any connection with any public or private storm sewer without provisions of this chapter in relation thereto, or alter a natural drainage unless a permit to do so has been issued by the city and is in force.

(2) Application for such permit shall be filed with the city stating the name of the owner, the correct address and legal description of the property to be served, dimensions and locations of any buildings or hard-surfaced improvements on the property and the whole course of the private storm sewer from the public storm sewer or other outlets and any connection with the building or property to be served. The application shall be submitted to the public works director for approval, who may change or modify the same and designate the manner and place in which such sewer shall be connected with the public storm sewer, and he shall endorse his approval upon the permit application if the same is acceptable to him.

(3) Upon approval of the application, the city shall issue a permit for such work outlining any conditions and requiring inspection.

(4) Upon approval of the application and issuance of the permit, it is unlawful to alter or to do any other work than is provided for in the permit.

(5) As-built drawings for all storm sewer connections or drainage alterations shall be submitted to the city and kept on file showing the size and location of the public storm sewer, the point of any connection, the location of any buildings on the lot and any other such information as may be obtained in the course of inspection of completed work done under the permit.

(6) The public works director may issue such a permit to the owner or occupant of any property to construct, extend, relay, repair or make connection to any public or private storm sewer or drainage channel, provided such owner or occupant complies with the applicable provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1405 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2015).