§ 21-37. Catch basin requirements.

Unless otherwise authorized by the director of public works, catch basins shall be required for all culvert or drainage pipe installations in excess of fifty (50) feet in length. The location and spacing of catch basins shall be as directed by the director of public works at the time a permit is issued for the culvert or drainage pipe installation. The design and construction of catch basins shall be in conformance with the requirements and specifications of the police jury. Catch basins' inlets and grates shall be of such design as to allow the free inflow of stormwater into the drainage system with minimal surface ponding and with no detrimental effects of flooding.

(Ord. No. 7944, 3-11-85; Ord. No. 8131, 11-21-88)