North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-28
Storm drainage
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A. Roofs and paved areas, including yards and courts, shall be drained. Storm drainage shall be conveyed to an adequate and approved system of stormwater disposal, where available. Storm drains shall be discharged in such manner that water will not flow onto sidewalks. B. Where a drainage system may be subject to backwater, suitable provision shall be made to prevent its overflow into the building. C. Leaders and gutters, if used, shall be constructed of noncombustible material. D. Where storm drainage is interrupted by altering the ground level or contour or by any other means, adequate drainage must be provided to prevent flooding or an unnecessary accumulation of surface water, either up or down stream from the altered site.
Section 103-28 of North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 establishes requirements for how stormwater must be managed on residential and other properties. Roofs, paved surfaces, yards, and courts must drain properly, with water directed to an approved disposal system where one exists, and storm drains must not discharge water onto sidewalks. The provision also requires protection against backwater overflow into buildings, mandates that leaders and gutters be made of noncombustible materials, and requires that any alteration to ground level or contour include adequate drainage to prevent flooding or surface water accumulation upstream or downstream.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of properties subject to § 103-28 of North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 generally maintain functioning drainage systems that direct stormwater away from sidewalks and into approved disposal systems. Compliant property managers ensure that gutters and leaders are constructed from noncombustible materials and that backwater prevention measures are in place to protect the building interior. When grading, landscaping, or other site work changes the ground level or contour, operators typically assess and address any resulting drainage impacts both on and off the altered site to avoid flooding or surface water accumulation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 103-28 of North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 establishes baseline drainage standards that can affect habitability and safety at a rental property. If a tenant observes conditions such as water pooling near the building, drainage discharging onto sidewalks, or flooding that may relate to inadequate stormwater management, those observations may be relevant to a housing code complaint filed with the appropriate local code enforcement authority in North Collins. Tenants experiencing such conditions may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available under local housing and property maintenance codes.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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