15.50.040   Prohibited activities.
   A.   Illicit Discharge. Non-storm water discharges to the City’s storm drain system are prohibited except as specifically permitted under Section 15.50.050.
   B.   Discharge in Violation of Permit. Any discharge that would result in, or contribute to, a violation of the City’s NPDES permit as amended, revised or reissued, either separately considered or when combined with other discharges, is a violation of this chapter and is prohibited. Liability for any such discharge shall be the responsibility of the person causing or responsible for the discharge as well as the property owner from whose property the discharge occurs or originates. Such responsible persons shall be strictly liable for discharges in violation of the City’s NPDES permit and such persons shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City in any administrative or judicial enforcement act relating to such discharge.