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Running backyard drainage outlet to street
Posted on 9/13/17 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 9/13/17 at 3:27 pm
I have a drainage system in my backyard and it currently runs to the rear of the lot into a ditch. There are a few issues that are leading me to leave most of it in place, but instead route it along the side of my house to the street out front.
My question is, I have a sidewalk and everything between the sidewalk and the street is city property. Can I route a pipe under the sidewalk, chip out a section of curb along the side of the street, and route the water here? I plan to patch the outlet of the pipe with cement to smooth out the curb. I see where people have done this with swimming pools and the like around the neighborhood. Is a permit required to do this?
ETA: There are no covenant restrictions where I live
My question is, I have a sidewalk and everything between the sidewalk and the street is city property. Can I route a pipe under the sidewalk, chip out a section of curb along the side of the street, and route the water here? I plan to patch the outlet of the pipe with cement to smooth out the curb. I see where people have done this with swimming pools and the like around the neighborhood. Is a permit required to do this?
ETA: There are no covenant restrictions where I live
This post was edited on 9/13/17 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 9/13/17 at 3:36 pm to meeple
I see a lot of that on my street. I suspect you are supposed to contact the city and that permits are required. I also suspect that if the job is done quickly causing no inconveniences to neighbors and no damage, no one will ever say a word.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 3:46 pm to meeple
Every house on my street has that. Tunneled under sidewalk and cut out at the curb. Ask forgiveness if it ever comes up.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 4:18 pm to meeple
Call 811 first and have them mark any utility lines, its free and fairly fast.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 9:39 pm to meeple
you may need a NPDES permit. I would definitely get authorization in writing before you do this, EPA doesn't play
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