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approaches shall be utilized for drive facilities and shall not be utilized for angle • or head-in parking. (16) Drainage. Driveway approaches shall be designed to prevent the entrance of water from the street onto private property, except that a drainage system may be provided within the property to handle water coming from the street. Driveway approaches constructed below the street curb grade shall be deemed substandard, and the permit applicant/property owner is required to provide a certificate by a state-registered professional engineer certifying to the adequacy of the drainage system provided within the property to handle water coming from the street as a result of the substandard construction. (17) Release of City. In consideration for the approval of substandard construction, the applicant/property owner shall be required to release and acquit the City from any and all damages that may result from substandard construction. The form of release shall be as approved by the City Attorney. (c) Standards for One-Way Driveways. One-way driveways shall have the same standards as two-way driveways, except for width, which shall be a minimum of 12 feet and a maximum of 25 feet. The minimum spacing between drives shall be twice the curb radius. . (d) Site Layout, Construction and Drainage_ of Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with the "City of San Marcos Engineering Design Manual," and as required by the City Engineer. Where sidewalks are installed, the following minimum requirements shall be met: • (1) Sidewalk permits required. Unless sidewalk construction plans are approved as part of subdivision construction plans or building permit plans, a sidewalk permit shall be issued by the City Engineer for all sidewalk construction installed within City right-of-way, easements or property. (2) Widths and location. Where sidewalks are installed, the followin minimum widths and locations shall be required: a. Sidewalks shall be in constructed in compliance with the width and location specifications indicated in the City of San Marcos Engineering Design Manual. b. Wherever water from roof or adjacent buildings is drained or conducted under sidewalks through aqueducts or concrete troughs any openings in the sidewalks shall be fitted with strong metal covers which shall be securely held in place with screws or other fasteners that will not rust or corrode. The covers shall be set flush with the surface of the sidewalk and securely bolted, fastened or so constructed that they cannot slip, shift or lose alignment with the surface of the sidewalk. Downspouts shall not drain across the surface of sidewalks or pedestrian ways. 0