(A) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Carver County (county) through the regulation of non-stormwater discharges, and connections to the storm drainage system to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal and state law. This chapter establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) of the county in order to comply with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process.
(B) Intent. The chapter is intended to:
(1) Regulate the contribution of pollutants by stormwater discharges by any user to the county's MS4;
(2) Prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the county's MS4; and
(3) Establish the legal authority to carry out all inspection, surveillance and monitoring, and enforcement procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(C) Authority. This chapter is adopted pursuant to the federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.), 40 C.F.R. Part 122, M.S. Chapters 115, 116, 145A, 375, and successor statutes, and Minn. Rules Chapter 7090, and successor rules.
(Ord. 92-2019, passed 4-16-19)