Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-80
Storm drainage systems
Operative Text
A. Roofs and paved areas, including yards and courts, shall be properly 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, except that wood leaders and gutters may be used for buildings not more than three stories high.
Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-80 establishes standards for how roofs and paved areas must handle stormwater runoff. Drainage must be directed to an approved disposal system where one is available, and water must not be allowed to flow onto sidewalks. Where backwater conditions are possible, buildings must have safeguards to prevent flooding into the structure, and any leaders or gutters used must generally be made of noncombustible materials, with a limited exception for wood in shorter buildings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-80 generally ensure that all roof and paved-surface drainage is connected to an approved stormwater disposal system and that discharge points are positioned so water does not sheet onto public sidewalks. Compliant operators also install backwater prevention devices where drainage systems are at risk of reverse flow, protecting the building interior from overflow. When installing or replacing leaders and gutters, operators typically select noncombustible materials unless the building qualifies for the three-story-or-under exception that permits wood.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Oneida, N.Y., may find ch. 77 § 77-80 relevant if they observe stormwater pooling near the building, water flowing onto sidewalks, or signs of backwater flooding entering the structure. These conditions may indicate that the property is not meeting the drainage standards set out in this provision, and tenants can report such concerns to the appropriate Oneida municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how a landlord's failure to maintain compliant drainage systems might relate to broader habitability obligations.
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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