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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)
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)
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)
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)
Words and phrases in this Article shall be construed according to their common and accepted meanings, except that words and phrases defined in §6-181, Definitions, shall be construed according to the respective definitions given in that section. Technical words and technical phrases that are not defined in this Article but which have acquired particular meanings in law or in technical usage shall be construed according to such meanings and as defined in 327 IAC 15-13 and 327 IAC 15-5 of the Indiana Code and other City of Carmel codes and ordinances.
(Ord. D-1794-06, 2-6-06)
The provisions of this Article are hereby declared to be severable. If any provision, clause, sentence, or paragraph of this Article or the application thereof to any person, establishment, or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or application of this Article.
(Ord. D-1794-06, 2-6-06)
The standards set forth herein and promulgated pursuant to this Article are minimum standards; therefore, this Article does not intend nor imply that compliance by any entity will ensure that there will be no contamination, pollution, nor unauthorized discharge of pollutants. The degree of protection required by this Article is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes. This Article shall not create liability on the part of City of Carmel or any officer, representative, or employee thereof, for any damage that may result from reliance on this Article or on any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
(Ord. D-1794-06, 2-6-06)
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