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Newark Maintenance Standards for Drainage Swales and Ditches

This rule establishes that a property owner in the City of Newark is responsible for the maintenance and keeping free of obstructions of all drainage swales and ditches located on their property

Link:

  • Sec.26-40; (Ord. No. 85-43, Amend. No. 2, 9-9-85; Ord. No. 99-30, Amend. No. 1, 9-13-99)

Policy Details:

Locale: Newark, Delaware [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [<50K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Sec.26-40; (Ord. No. 85-43, Amend. No. 2, 9-9-85; Ord. No. 99-30, Amend. No. 1, 9-13-99)

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