§ 135.13 Installation Or Replacement Of Culverts

1. Application. Tiffin property owners must apply, in writing, for permission to install any new culverts or replace any existing culverts. Said application must be accompanied by a drawing that shows: (i) the proposed new or replacement culvert’s dimensions, including diameter and length; (ii) its location to any affected property lines; (iii) its location to the edge of any street pavements; and (iv) any other information the City Engineer or Public Works Director may request. Applications submitted without said drawing will be automatically denied.

2. Requirements. All new and replacement culverts:

A. Must have a minimum diameter of 12 inches.

B. Must be constructed of either 2000D strength reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) or 10 gauge corrugated metal pipe (CMP).

3. Approval. All applications for new or replacement culverts will be either approved or denied, in writing, by the City Engineer. The City Engineer shall have the right to request a larger diameter culvert, a longer culvert, or any variations in the proposed bury depth, cover material, or alignment of culverts.

4. Installation Notification. The Public Works Director must be notified 24 hours in advance of any installation of a culvert. The Public Works Director may, at his/her discretion, determine if an on-site inspection will be required.

5. Violations. If a culvert is replaced or installed without approval, found to be constructed of any unapproved material, or fails to meet any request of the City Engineer, it shall be removed by the City. The costs incurred by the City to remove any culvert shall be assessed to the property owner who is determined by the City to be in violation of this chapter.

6. Liability. No City personnel, including the City Engineer or Public Works Director, will install or replace any culvert on private property. The City will not be responsible for the procurement of any contractors or suppliers. Property owners will be liable for any damages to ditches, street surfaces, sidewalks, municipal utilities, private utilities, and neighboring properties.