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7/8/83
70-0-83
AN ORDINANCE
Amending City Code, Chapter 6,
Plumbing Code, Section 4-6-1, Subsection D
Pertaining to a Requirement for the
Disconnection of Building Downspouts
from the City s Combined Sewer System
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WHEREAS, there are residences located in the City of Evanston
!;equipped with downspouts which are connected to the City's combined sewer
system; and
WHEREAS, such connection of downspouts causes a substantial amount
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of water to flow into the City's sewer system during periods of heavy rain
with resultant flooding in the basements and lower levels of buildings in the
City of Evanston; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Evanston have
''been advised by the Flood and Pollution Control Commission of the City that
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downspout disconnection will help to diminish the City's flooding problem by
decreasing the amount of water flowing into the City's sewer system during
periods of heavy rain.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That Section 4-6-1(D) of the Evanston City Code, 1979,
as amended, be further amended by adding the following:
P.801.1 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 shall not damage
the same or adjoining properties, or become a nuisance to occupants
of same.
P.801.2 All roofs from buildings not specifically prohibited in
P.801.1, 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 desig-
nated representative. Cleanouts shall be installed in all storm
drainage systems and shall comply with the provisions of this
Code on drainage pipe cleanouts.
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P.801.3 Exceptions to the requirements of Section P.801.1 and P.801.2
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 authority to
promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedure for such
an exception.
SECTION 2: Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance
shall be subject to a maximum penalty of $100.00 per
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jjday for each day of violation.
SECTION 3: The modifications to existing buildings required by
I this ordinance shall be completed by May 1, 1984.
SECTION 4: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict here-
with are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on
May 1, 1984, except for cases where an authorized
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variance has been granted.
Introduced:
Adopted: (J
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Approved as to form:
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P•poration'Counsel
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, 1983.
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