§ 8.5. Grading, excavation, and ponds.

A.

Drainage.

1.

Slope. Elevations for any site with a building located on it, or a site proposed for a building, shall have a grade sloping away from the walls of the building to prevent the ponding of surface water along foundations.

2.

Runoff. No site shall be filled or graded in a way that will discharge surface runoff onto adjacent properties in a manner that increases the amount of runoff over predevelopment conditions.

B.

Excavation. The construction, maintenance or existence of any unprotected, un-barricaded, open or dangerous excavations, holes, pits or wells, which, in the opinion of the zoning administrator, constitute or are likely to constitute a danger to the public health, safety or welfare is prohibited. This section shall not apply to any excavation for which a building permit or a temporary permit has been issued by the township.

C.

Ponds. No pond shall be constructed in Holland Charter Township unless it has been approved as required by the Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner.