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DRAFT 12/2/14 157.16. Appropriations from Stormwater Ponds Appropriation of water from stormwater ponds for the purpose of private irrigation may be allowed based upon criteria established by the City. City approval must be granted before use begins. 157.17- Reserved 157.18. Rain Gardens. Rain Gardens in Road Right of Way (A) Rain gardens proposed for construction in the right of way must have plans approved by the City Public Works Department. These plans will include illustration of area draining to the rain garden; design details to prove proper sizing/capacity to handle the area of drainage; illustrate property boundaries, location of street features, driveway, house and other structures in relation to the rain garden; and include proof of infiltration potential and ability to drawdown with in a 48 hour period. (B) Rain gardens capturing street runoff would require a curb cut to direct flow into the rain garden. Curb cuts for rain gardens approved in the right of way will be constructed and paid for by the City. All other construction and maintenance associated with the rain garden is the sole responsibility of the homeowner except where constructed as a required BMP for a street reconstruction,in which case the construction costs may be paid for by the City. (C) City staff or designee has right of entry to all rain gardens in the right of way to ensure proper function of the feature. (D) Rain gardens in the right of way will be mapped as part of the City stormwater management system. These features will be counted toward meeting compliance of the City's MS4 permit with the State of Minnesota or other regulatory requirements imposed on the City through state, federal or other government agencies. (E) The City shall have no liability for a privately constructed rain garden or its associated features. 157.19-157.49 Reserved Note: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (See Chapter 51) Section 2: Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication of the attached summary according to law. 34