(A) Title. This chapter shall be known, cited and referred to as the “Stormwater Management Chapter of the City of Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.”
(B) The purpose of this chapter is to diminish threats to property, public health and safety, and welfare caused by increases in stormwater runoff from development. Excessive stormwater could result in the inundation of properties, erosion and destabilization of downstream channels, the threat to public health and safety, and pollution and degradation of valuable stream and lake resources. Increases in stormwater runoff quantity and rate, as well as the impairment of quality, are caused by development and land improvement and, as such, this chapter regulates these activities to prevent adverse impacts caused by stormwater runoff created by such actions. This chapter is adopted to accomplish the following objectives:
(1) Prevent flood and drainage hazards resulting from development;
(2) Protect the hydrologic, hydraulic, and other beneficial functions of streams, lakes, wetlands, floodplains and flood-prone areas;
(3) Preserve stream corridors to moderate flooding and stormwater impacts, improve water quality, reduce soil erosion, protect aquatic and riparian habitat, provide recreational opportunities, provide aesthetic benefits, and enhance community health;
(4) Prevent additional disruption of governmental services and the economy due to flooding and drainage problems;
(5) Establish requirements and promote regular, planned maintenance of stormwater management facilities.
(C) Policy. This chapter establishes a stormwater management policy for the future control of stormwater runoff within the jurisdictional limits of the city.
(Ord. 9097, passed 5-16-17)