Sec. 18-7. - Drainage of water onto any street generally prohibited.

(a)

No person or business shall pump or allow water to drain in any manner whatsoever, directly or indirectly, onto any street or road within the town from any source, that would in any manner create a hazardous condition or cause damage to a public way or sidewalk, except in emergency situations where the Town of Warren DPW director or designee shall be advised, and give consent prior to any discharge activities commencing.

(b)

Natural drainage from driveways and lawns are specifically exempted from the requirements of this section.

(c)

Violations and penalties.

(1)

Any person or business that has been found to violate the provisions of this section by the Town of Warren DPW director shall first be warned in writing and given thirty (30) days to correct to the violation. If the violation is not corrected within thirty (30) days of the date the notice of violation is sent, the person or business shall be fined a sum not [to] exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each day of the violation.

(2)

Any person or business fined under the provisions of this article shall have the right to appeal the finding of violation within fifteen (15) days of service of the notice thereof. Such appeals shall be taken to the Warren Municipal Court.

(Ord. of 3-10-2020)