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ORDINANCE NO. 158b-
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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CONTROL OF STORM WATER RUN OFF
WHEREAS the Canton City Code does not contain specific provisions for control
of storm water run off; and,
WHEREAS, such specific provisions appear to be desirable; and,
WHEREAS, the law of Illinois concerning natural drainage must be observed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois as follows:
1. That the Canton City Council hereby finds the foregoing recitals to be-fact.
2. That Title I0, Chapter I S of the Canton City Code is amended by adding
Section I7a as follows:
"10-15-i7a(1): No person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity
shall directly or indirectly cause any water, above or below the surface, to be released or
discharged from property under that entity's control onto property of another, in an
amount substantially greater than that which would naturally flow onto said property or
create an obstruction which substantially impedes the drainage of water from the property
of another, and which creates thereon a structural, health hazard or nuisance. In addition
no entity shall allow or permit the same to be done by any agent, employee, tenant,
occupant or other person or other entity connected with the controlled premises."
10-15-17a(2). The City Engineer shall have the authority to establish rules and
regulations concerning the format and content of the engineering documents to be
submitted to the City in evidence of compliance with this ordinance by the party changing,
altering or causing the discharge of such storm water.
3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten days after its passage by
the City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois, approval by the Mayor thereof, and
publication according to law.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois and approved by the
Mayor thereof this 2nd day of June , 199 ~
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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Nancy Whit ,City Clerk.