Terms used in this chapter have the meanings specified in the Program. As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined:
1. An “illicit connection” to the City’s storm sewer system is any physical connection or other topographical or other condition, natural or artificial, which is not specifically authorized by ordinance or written rule of the City, which causes or facilitates, directly or indirectly, an illicit discharge.
2. "Municipal separate storm sewer system" or "MS4" means the conveyance or system of conveyances including storm sewers, roadways, roads with drainage systems, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, constructed channels and storm drains owned or operated by the City of Ankeny.
(Ord. 1661 - Jul. 10 Supp.)
3. "Property" includes but is not limited to real estate, fixtures, facilities, and premises of any kind located upon, under, or above the real estate.
4. "Responsible party" means one or more persons that control or are in possession of or own property. Responsible parties shall be jointly and severally responsible for compliance with this chapter and jointly and severally liable for any illicit discharge from the property controlled, possessed, or owned.