Lakewood grading permits required for fills over 50 cubic yards or cuts over 3 feet (Codified Ord. 1359). Downspouts must discharge to NEORSD combined sewer or approved rain garden.
Lakewoods combined sewer system (sanitary plus storm in one pipe) means improperly directed downspouts can overwhelm the system during heavy rain. The Downspout Disconnection Program, administered jointly with NEORSD, pays homeowners up to 500 dollars to redirect roof runoff to lawn or rain garden instead of the combined sewer. Grading permits are issued by the Engineering Division and require a drainage plan showing lot runoff stays on-site or flows to approved outlets. Violating neighbors drainage is actionable under ORC 6131 county drainage law.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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