Per the City Ordinance, the property owner is responsible for keeping the drainage ditches on their property clear of all leaves, branches, or debris. 

Sec. 12:6. - Obstruction of the flow of water.

(a)No person shall impede or obstruct the passage flow of water of any gutter, ditch, or drain or in any manner dam the same, including sweeping or placing leaves, branches, or other debris in the gutter, ditch, or drain within any servitude or right-of-way used for drainage purposes; nor shall a property owner or resident allow such material to remain in a gutter, ditch, drain, drainage servitude or right-of-way immediately adjacent to the property where they reside.

(b)Any persons violating this section shall be fined a maximum of $500 for each occurrence.

• Pictures of Clogged Drainage From Debris and Leaves