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File #: 101212    Version:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 1/19/2011 In control: ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 3/1/2011
Effective date: 3/18/2011    
Title: A substitute ordinance relating to the permitted use of rain barrels.
Sponsors: ALD. BOHL
Indexes: BUILDING CODE, FLOOD CONTROL
Attachments: 1. Hearing Notice List, 2. Notice Published on 3-17-11
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
3/17/20111 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
3/10/20111 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
3/1/20111 COMMON COUNCIL     Not available Meeting details Not available
2/22/20111 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE

Minutes note: Individuals appearing: Ald. Jim Bohl, 5th District Mary Turk, Legislative Reference Bureau
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2/16/20111 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
2/16/20111 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
2/1/20111 CITY CLERK DRAFT SUBMITTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
2/1/20110 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR

Minutes note: 
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2/1/20111 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTED

Minutes note: Individuals appearing: Ald. Jim Bohl, 5th District Richard Husar, Department of Neighborhood Services Ald. Murphy requests that the item be held to confer with the sponsor.
Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
2/1/20111 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
1/27/20110 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
1/27/20110 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
1/27/20110 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
1/19/20110 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

101212

Version

Substitute 1

Reference

 

Sponsor

ALD. BOHL

Title

A substitute ordinance relating to the permitted use of rain barrels.

Sections

225-4-2.5 cr

Analysis

This substitute ordinance defines a rain barrel as an above-ground prefabricated storage receptacle with an automatic overflow diversion system that collects and stores storm water runoff from the roof of a structure that would have been otherwise routed into a storm drain.  A rain barrel must be securely covered, include an inlet screen, have an overflow discharge device and have a convenient and functional means of water withdrawal.  The use of a rain barrel is permitted provided the overflow discharge conforms to the requirements of roof rainwater discharge to finished grade or is designed to overflow to a treatment drain or storm water conveyance system.  The requirements of roof rainwater discharge to finished grade are as follows:

1.                     Point of discharge shall be a minimum of 2 feet from a basement or foundation wall of alley property line and 5 feet from all other property lines.

2.                     Discharge shall flow parallel to or away from the nearest property line.

3.                     The discharge water shall not discharge to a street, alley or other public way.

4.                     The discharge water shall not create an icy condition on any pedestrian walkways within or adjacent to the subject premises lot lines.

Body

 

The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:

 

Part 1.  Section 225-4-2.5 of the code is created to read:

 

225-4.  Drainage of Yard Areas and Roofs. 

2.5  RAIN BARRELS.  a.  Definition.  In this subsection, a rain barrel means an above-ground prefabricated storage receptacle with an automatic overflow diversion system that collects and stores storm water runoff from the roof of a structure that would have been otherwise routed into a storm drain.  

b. Rain Barrels Permitted.  Rain barrels shall be permitted provided that the overflow discharge conforms to the provisions of s. 225-4-2-a, or is designed to overflow to a treatment drain or storm water conveyance system.

c.  Requirements.  A rain barrel shall be securely covered, include an inlet screen, have an overflow discharge device sized to adequately convey overflow to the point of discharge and have a convenient and functional means of water withdrawal. 

 

LRB

APPROVED AS TO FORM

 

 

_________________________

Legislative Reference Bureau

Date:_____________________

Attorney

IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE

IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE

 

 

________________________

Office of the City Attorney

Date:____________________

Requestor

 

Drafter

Mary E. Turk

1/31/11

LRB122450-3