§ 14.40.030. Ditches and waterways.

A.

All ditches, canals or waterways constructed across or over any sidewalk or highway shall be securely bridged or flumed; the bridges or flumes shall conform to the regulations provided in this code.

B.

No ditch, canal or waterway shall be made or constructed across any sidewalk, curb ramp or highway except upon receiving approval from the engineering division and except after conforming with the established grade thereof. When a change in the grade of any sidewalk, curb ramp or highway becomes necessary for the convenience of any ditch, canal or waterway, the changed grade shall be done by or at the expense of the person, constructing the ditch, canal or waterway, and shall be constructed only after receiving approval to proceed from the engineering division and shall be completed to the satisfaction of the engineering division.

C.

All ditches, canals or waterways running along any highway shall be confined to a space on either side of such highway outside of the right-of way line unless otherwise approved by the engineering division. It is unlawful to construct or place any ditch, canal or waterway along any sidewalk, or along any highway in the county, or within a public right-of-way, without the permission of the county commission.

(Ord. 1473 (part), 2001: Ord. 1265 § 27, 1994: prior code § 10-8-3)