A. Specified: The purpose and intent of this chapter is to:
1. Protect and enhance the water quality of our watercourses, water bodies, groundwater and wetlands in a manner pursuant to and consistent with the Clean Water Act.
2. Control nonstormwater discharges to storm drains and reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges.
3. Provide design, construction, operation and maintenance criteria for permanent and temporary on site stormwater management facilities to control stormwater runoff.
4. Encourage the recharge of groundwater, where appropriate, and prevent the degradation of groundwater quality.
B. Further Regulation: Discharges into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) may be subject to further regulation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and local agencies owning and operating an MS4. Local agencies owning and operating portions of the MS4 in the City include, but are not limited to: the Ada County Highway District, Ada County Drainage District 3, Boise State University, and the Idaho Department of Transportation District 3. (1952 Code § 8-15-01.02)