Ordinance No. 3,34220311 -3
ORDINANCE NO. 3342
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, "SUBDIVISIONS" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BY ADDING A
SUBSECTION REGARDING THE DEDICATION OF DRAINAGE STRUCTURES;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN:
Section 1: That Chapter 27, "Subdivisions ", of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Baytown is hereby amended
by adding a new subsection, to be numbered 27 -47 (a) 3,
which said subsection shall read as follows:
27 -47(a) Drainage Easements
(3) The dedication of any drainage structure or
facility used for the retention or detention of storm
water, shall be accepted only at the City's option.
Final determination as to the acceptability shall be
made by the Planning Commission after consideration of
the City Engineering Department's evaluation and recom-
mendation. The evaluation may be based on size, purpose
and location of the facility; the need for fencing
around the structure or facilities; ease of access for
maintenance crews; and personnel, vehicles and equipment
needed for maintenance. Consideration should also be
given to other types of ownership of the structure or
facility and alternative maintenance procedures.
Section 2: This ordinance shall take place immediately
from and after its passage by the City Council of the City
of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of
the City Council on this the 11th day of March
1982.
MMETT O. HUTTO, Mayor
ATTEST:
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
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APPROVED:
RANDALL B. S RON , City orney