Many residents in Regina are raising concerns about cracks and flooding on their properties that they say have been caused by the actions of their neighbours.

Coun. Lori Bresciani has looked into the issue of property owners not abiding by grade levels, and recently submitted a notice of motion so the city can find a way to alleviate the problem.

“The city needs to look into the grades and ensure that residents are adhering to them so there is no flooding,” she said on Monday.

In some communities, property owners haven’t adhered to grade levels. Instead, they create ditches, build a higher elevation or block drainage systems, causing water to affect neighbouring properties.

The excess water can cause cracking, basement dampening and flooding.

“It’s causing drainage issues for neighbours, slumping around the yard, and trees are dying,” Bresciani said. “Residents are very concerned.”

She explained actions by property owners can sometimes be harmless.

They may install a concrete pad in their backyard, not knowing it will affect the drainage system. However, this sometimes causes flooding in someone else’s home.

“We all need to come together to educate and then regulate these drainage bylaws,” Bresciani said.

Bresciani’s motion is expected to be tabled at city council on Wednesday.

If passed, it would require administration to provide a report later this year on how the city could better regulate drainage and lot grading.

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