(A) The purpose of this chapter is to protect the future health, safety and general welfare of the city’s citizens by:
(1) Reducing pollutants in storm water discharges to the maximum extent practicable;
(2) Regulating illicit connections and discharges to the storm drain system; and
(3) Regulating non-storm water discharges to the storm drain system.
(B) The enforcement of this chapter is intended to protect and enhance the water quality of city watercourses, water bodies, groundwater and wetlands in a manner consistent with the Federal Clean Water Act (33 USC 1342 et seq.).
(`78 Code, § 13.27.010.) (Ord. 3164 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 2291 § 1 (part), 1996.)