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in the applicant's subdivision, the City Planning Commission
may require the dedication or reservation of such open space
within the subdivision.
Section 0.04 The subdivider shall provide the necessary means to assure set-
isfactory drainage of surface water in and adjacent to his property
by establishing proper street grades and connecting with municipal
drains, natural water courses, dry wells, or by constructed tribu-
taries if it is determined by the City Engineer that the soil ro-
quires drainage.
a). If a drainage way or natural watercourse crosses land intended
for use as private lots, the course must be indicated an the
proposed plat with the location marked and width described on
the plat and.recorded as "Easement Reserved for Surface Drain-
age." High water level shall also be noted.
b). Wherever possible the subdivision shall be designed to permit
brooks, streams and other water courses to be maintained in
their natural stream bads. However, if deemed necessary by
the City Engineer in order to minimize the possibility of
Flooding, the subdivider, at his expense, shall make provision
For nominal straightening or widening of the stream bad or
channel, according to specifications and standards established
by the City Engineer; and shall also provide and dedicate ease-
ments along the stream of such width as determined by the City
for the purpose of widening, improving or protecting the stream
and for recreational uses.
c). Where a stream, brook or other natural watercourse must cross
a roadway, the culvert or pipe shall be of sufficient size to
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