(a) Suspension Due to Emergency Situations. The City may, without prior notice, suspend storm drainage system discharge access to a person when such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents or may present imminent and substantial danger to the environment, or to the health or welfare of persons, or to the storm drain system or waters of the United States. If the violator fails to comply with a suspension order issued in an emergency, town may take such steps as deemed necessary to prevent or minimize damage to the storm drain system or waters of the United States, or to minimize danger to persons.
(b) Suspension Due to the Detection of Illicit Discharge. Any person discharging to the storm drain system in violation of this chapter may have their storm drain system access terminated if such termination would abate or reduce an illicit discharge. The City will notify a violator of the proposed termination of its MS4 access. The violator may petition the city and/or permitting officer for a reconsideration and hearing.
(c) §53.805 Corrective Action. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City from taking such other lawful action as may be necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. All costs connected therewith shall accrue to the person or persons responsible. Costs include, but are not limited to, repairs to the storm drain system made necessary by the violation, as well as those penalties levied by the EPA or OEPA for violation of the City's NPDES permit, attorney fees, and other costs and expenses.
(Ord. 24-2022. Passed 6-21-22.)