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AN ORDINANCE
�I Amending City Code, Chapter 6,
i Plumbing Code, Section 4-6-1, Subsection C,
Pertaining to a Requirement for the
• j� Disconnection of Building Downspouts
from the City's Combined Sewer System
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That Section 4-6-1(C) of the Evanston City Code, 1979,
as amended, be further amended by adding the following:
P.801.3 All buildings in Zoning Districts R1, R2, R3 and all single
family and two family dwelling units in other zoning districts
are prohibited from discharging roof top storm water directly into the
Evanston combined sewer system by means of downspouts from building
gutters. Storm water from building gutters shall be discharged to the
front or rear of the property in a manner which shal-1 not damage the
same or adjoining properties, or become a nuisance to occupants of same.
P.801.4 All roofs from buildings not specifically prohibited in P.801.3,
paved areas, yards, courts and courtyards may be drained
directly into the Evanston storm sewer system. A surface means may
also be utilized to dispose of storm water provided a plan therefor is
approved by the Director of Public Works or his designated representative..
Cleanouts shall be installed in all storm drainage systems and shall
comply with the provisions of this Code on drainage pipe cleanouts.
P.801.5 Exceptions to the requirements of Section P.801.3 and P.801.4-
�I shall be made in those cases where, in the opinion of the
Director of Public Works or his authorized agent, such disconnection
will create an associated storm water hazard to the building or part
thereof or to a neighboring building. The City Manager shall have the
II authority to promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the
11 procedure for such an exception.
SECTION 2: Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance
shall be subject to a maximum penalty of One Hundred and
No/100ths Dollars ($100.00) for each day of violation.
SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
ii and after its passage, approval and publication in the
Imanner provided by l.aw.
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Introduced:
Adopted:
,ATTEST:
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App ved as t form:
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, 1985
1985
Approved: 1985