What is the difference between public and private drainage systems?
Public drainage systems are located within public drainage easements or street right-of-way. We require that a system be public when it crosses a lot line. Public drainage systems are the citys maintenance responsibility. Private drainage systems are located on private property and may or may not be located within private drainage easements. Private drainage systems typically do not cross lot lines and are generally used to collect runoff on a specific lot. Private drainage systems are required to be maintained by the property owner.
