A. Title And Intent: This chapter will be known as the STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE. The intent of these regulations is to require implementation of stormwater management techniques, which rely upon natural on site treatment, and recycling of stormwater as opposed to collection and conveyance of untreated stormwater into groundwater sources or into surface bodies of water.
B. Purpose: The underlying purposes to be achieved by implementation of these regulations include:
1. The protection of groundwater quality through pretreatment of stormwater prior to infiltration;
2. The protection of surface and subsurface water resources from the effects of contaminants, erosion, sedimentation, and construction waste from land disturbing activities;
3. The provision of adequate drainage of stormwater;
4. The protection of properties from increased runoff and flooding;
5. The provision of stormwater drainage at the lowest possible cost;
6. The creation of a stormwater management system and a drainage system utility. (Ord. 3455, 2012)