§ 78-187. Obstruction of gutters; disposition of runoff.  


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  • (a)

    An excavation permittee shall maintain all gutters free and unobstructed for a full depth of the adjacent curb and for at least one foot in width from the face of such curb at the gutter line. Whenever a gutter crosses an intersecting street, an adequate waterway shall be provided and at all times maintained.

    (b)

    The permittee shall make provisions to take care of all surplus water, muck, silt, slickings or other runoff pumped from excavation or resulting from sluicing or other operations and shall be responsible for any damages resulting from his failure to so provide.

(Parish Code 1977, § 20-34)