Section 51. Regulations for New Dwellings 14-51
Section 51. Regulations for New Dwellings 14-51 In all new dwellings the bottom of the cellar floor or basement must be at least twelve inches above the maximum ground water table. The driveway for any dwelling with a garage under or a garage attached shall be so constructed that street surface water is prevented from flowing onto the driveway and into the 14-51 Inserted under article 33, ATM May 22,1995. 72 garage. Provision shall be made for the disposal of all water which may collect within the approach to the garage. No surface water shall be permitted to enter the garage. In the absence of any other acceptable alternative the garage floor shall be a minimum of six inches higher than the centerline elevation of the street. Without exception of the lot shall be graded in a manner which sheds water away from the foundation and prevents the accumulation of any standing or trapped water. The own or builder shall submit a plot plan stamped and signed by the registered professional engineer to the Town Engineering Division. The plan shall show the location of test pits dug for the purpose of locating the ground water table. An as built drawing, stamped and signed by a registered professional engineer, shall be submitted to the Town Engineering Division upon the completion of the project.