Unless a provision states otherwise, the following terms and phrases used in this chapter have the provided meanings. In the event of a dispute or discrepancy regarding the definition of a term used in this chapter, the definition contained in the federal water pollution control act (33 USC section 1251 et seq.), also known as the clean water act, and any subsequent amendments thereto, are the controlling authority.
ADMINISTRATOR OR DRAINAGE UTILITY ADMINISTRATOR: The person appointed by the city to serve as the drainage utility administrator under chapter 13.35 of this title or his or her designee (see section 13.35.030 of this title).
AS BUILT DRAWINGS: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs): Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
CITY: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
CLEAN WATER ACT: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
CONVEYANCE: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
CONVEYANCE SYSTEM: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
DISCHARGE: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
DISCHARGER: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
DRAINAGE SYSTEM OR SYSTEM: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
ILLICIT CONNECTION: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
ILLICIT DISCHARGE: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4): Those portions of the city drainage system that discharge to the waters of the United States and are subject to the city's NPDES stormwater discharge permit.
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
NONSTORMWATER DISCHARGE: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI): Electronic or written notice completed under provisions of the federal construction general permit and filed with the EPA in accordance with current requirements.
PERSON: Any individual, firm, association, club, organization, corporation, partnership, business trust, company or other entity which is recognized by law as the subject of rights or duties.
POLLUTANT: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
POLLUTANTS OF CONCERN: Objects and materials identified in the clean water act 303(d) are: sediment, oil and grease, coliform bacteria (E. coli), nitrogen, phosphorus, metals and temperatures.
PREMISES: Any building, lot, parcel of land, or portion of land whether improved or unimproved including adjacent sidewalks and parking strips.
STORMWATER: Has the same meaning as that given at section 13.30.020 of this title.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT: The process of collection, conveyance, storage, treatment, and disposal of stormwater to ensure control of the magnitude and frequency of runoff and to minimize the hazards associated with flooding. Also includes implementing controls to reduce the discharge of pollutants including management practices, control techniques and systems, design and engineering methods.
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP): A document which describes the best management practices and activities to be implemented by a person to identify sources of pollution or contamination at a site and the actions to eliminate or reduce pollutant discharges to stormwater, stormwater conveyance systems, and/or receiving waters to the maximum extent practicable.
WASTEWATER: Any water or other liquid, other than uncontaminated stormwater, discharged from a facility.
WATERCOURSE: Any natural or artificially managed channel through which water flows on a regular or routine basis.
WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES: Those waters described in the context of wetlands and interstate commerce described at 33 CFR 328. (Ord. 3455, 2012)