§ 6-182 Applicability.

   (a)   This Article shall apply to all construction activity, direct or indirect stormwater discharges, and illicit discharges entering the storm drainage system, MS4, or receiving waters under the jurisdiction of the City of Carmel.

   (b)   The City of Carmel, by and through its Board of Public Works and Safety, has the authority to modify, grant exemptions, and/or waive any and all the requirements of this Article. A meeting with the City of Carmel Engineering Department may be requested by an entity to discuss the applicability of various provisions of the Article with regards to unique or unusual circumstances. However, any initial determination of such applicability shall not be binding on future determinations of the City of Carmel Engineering Department that may be based on the review of more detailed information and plans.

(Ord. D-1794-06, 2-6-06)

§ 6-183 NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit.

   Any entity subject to an NPDES stormwater discharge permit shall comply with all provisions of such permit and the provisions of this Article if the provisions of this Article are more restrictive than the NPDES stormwater discharge permit. Proof of compliance with said permit and this Article may be required in a form acceptable to the City of Carmel prior to allowing discharges to the MS4.

(Ord. D-1794-06, 2-6-06)

§ 6-184 Responsibility for Administration.

   The City of Carmel, by and through its Board of Public Works and Safety, shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this Article. Any powers granted or duties imposed upon the City of Carmel may be delegated in writing by the City of Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety to persons acting in the beneficial interest of or in the employ of the agency.

(Ord. D-1794-06, 2-6-06)

§ 6-185 Conflicting Ordinances.

   The provisions of this Article shall be deemed as additional requirements to minimum standards required by other City of Carmel codes and ordinances, and as supplemental requirements to Indiana's Rule 5 regarding stormwater discharge associated with construction activity and Indiana's Rule 13 regarding stormwater runoff associated with MS4 conveyances. In case of conflicting requirements, the most restrictive shall apply. Unless otherwise stated, the most recent versions or editions of said codes, ordinances, laws, and statutes shall apply.

(Ord. D-1794-06, 2-6-06)

§ 6-186 Stormwater Technical Standards Manual.

   The City of Carmel Stormwater Technical Standards Manual, and amendments thereto, are hereby incorporated herein by reference, with copies of the same being maintained in the Department of Engineering for public inspection during regular business hours.

(Ord. D-1794-06, 2-6-06)