The standards set forth herein and promulgated pursuant to this chapter are minimum standards that shall apply to all construction activities which require an approval according to § 54.05 of this code. Compliance with this chapter does not act as a waiver or defense to any person for operating a construction site in a manner that allows or causes stormwater contamination, pollution or unauthorized discharge of pollutants. The owner and operator of any approved construction activity shall be responsible for ensuring all activity, including the actions of all contractors, subcontractors, trade professionals, delivery personnel and others present at a construction site are in compliance with all requirements of this chapter. An owner shall be responsible for notifying the city when any transfer of ownership and liability under this chapter occurs.
(Prior Code, § 54.03) (Ord. 18-32, passed 9-4-2018)