Mascoutah — Ch. 29 Art. III Environmental Requirements (Property Maintenance) § 29-3-6
Grading and drainage
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All premises shall be graded and maintained so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any structure located thereon. Stagnant water shall be determined as any accumulation that has not dispersed within seven days of the last recorded local rainfall. Exception: Water retention areas and/or reservoirs approved by the code official.
Section 29-3-6 of Mascoutah's Ch. 29 Art. III Environmental Requirements requires that all properties be graded and maintained in a way that prevents stagnant water from pooling on the land or inside any structure on it. Stagnant water is defined as any accumulation that has not dispersed within seven days of the last recorded local rainfall. Approved water retention areas and reservoirs are exempt from this requirement, provided the code official has authorized them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 29-3-6, compliant property operators generally ensure that their land is graded to direct water away from structures and low-lying areas where pooling could occur. Routine inspections after rainfall help identify any accumulation that persists beyond the seven-day threshold defined in the provision. Operators who maintain approved retention areas or reservoirs should keep documentation of code official approval on file to demonstrate the exemption applies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 29-3-6 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when stagnant water accumulates on the premises or within a structure and has not dispersed within seven days of the last recorded local rainfall. Tenants who observe such conditions may consider documenting the accumulation with dated photographs and reporting the issue to the local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are available, including how a violation of this provision might be raised in relevant proceedings.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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