§ 716-8.608. Drainage—Terrace.

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(a)

All swales or ditches on drainage terraces shall have a uniform longitudinal grade of not less than one percent nor more than three percent and a minimum depth of one foot (0.305 meters) at the deepest part. Such terraces shall drain into a paved gutter, pipe or approved watercourse adequate to convey the water to a safe disposal area.

(b)

The drainage terrace shall be provided with a lined ditch, if required by the soil engineer for stability or prevention of erosion: The lined ditch shall be constructed with a five percent minimum slope to provide self cleaning.

(Ords. 99-46 § 14: 69-59 § 1, 1969).

                    
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