2026-020 - Amending Subdivision Ord. No. 1315 Section IX, “Design of Improvements,” by adding a new Subsection H. “Stormwater Detention and Retention Facility Maintenance, Inspection, and Comp

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(h) Technical Standards Manual (TSM). The City of Paris Technical Standards Manual, as may be amended from time to time. (i) Stormwater Facility. Any detention basin, retention basin, water quality pond, stormwater treatment device, outlet structure, drainage conveyance, or associated stormwater management infrastructure regulated under this Ordinance. (2) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum requirements for the registration, inspection, maintenance, and enforcement of privately owned stormwater facilities in order to: (a) Prevent flooding and downstream impacts; (b) Protect public safety and infrastructure; (c) Maintain water quality and environmental compliance; (d) Preserve the design function and storage capacity of stormwater facilities, and (e) Reduce long-term maintenance costs and liability. (3) Applicability. The requirements of this section shall apply to all stormwater facilities required by: (a) This Ordinance; (b) The Technical Standards Manual, (c) Approved engineering plans; (d) Development agreements; (e) Conditions of plat approval; or (f) Other City regulations governing development and drainage improvements. (4) Relationship to Technical Standards Manual. All stormwater facilities shall be designed, constructed, operated, maintained, and inspected in accordance with: (a) This Section; (b) The Technical Standards Manual; (c) Approved engineering plans; (d) Approved O&M Manuals; and (e) The Program Manual adopted by reference herein. In the event of a conflict between this section and the Technical Standards Manual, the more restrictive provision shall govern unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. (5) Adoption of Program Manual. The city has adopted the City of Paris Stormwater Detention and Retention Facility Maintenance, Inspection, and Compliance Program Manual, which is incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. The Program Manual may establish: