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1. There is a storm drain in street near my home. It has been cleared of debris so why is water backing up into my yard?

Living in a coastal community that is almost at or below sea level sometimes we get rain events during a high tide. This can cause a delay in the water draining because it has to equalize with the level of banks channel. At the elevation we are at, this is a situation that can't be avoided.

2. How often and how much line does the storm water department clean per year?

We clean 10% of the entire system per year, which equates to approximately 4,745 linear feet of drainage line.

3. If I am building on my property, what is the maximum area I can build upon before I am required to get a storm water permit?

Anything over 500 square feet outside of the old footprint of impervious area is required to get a storm water permit.