Tupelo |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 26. UTILITIES |
Article V. STORMWATER |
Division 2. RETENTION AND DETENTION |
§ 26-188. Review of building permits.
(a)
The administrator shall review each application for a building permit submitted to the department of planning and development and evaluate the proposed development on a case-by-case basis to determine whether that development will significantly increase stormwater runoff. This determination will be based on the following factors:
(1)
Location and size of the development;
(2)
Slope and soil conditions;
(3)
Existing drainage systems and facilities; and
(4)
Other considerations which may pertain to the discharge of stormwater from the development of the site.
(b)
Should a determination be made that stormwater runoff will be significantly increased, then the regulations contained in this article shall apply.
(Ord. of 12-19-89, § 4(4.1))