(A) When an illicit discharge has been identified, the city will use a stepped enforcement approach to notify and penalize parties responsible for the discharge. The steps include:
(1) Verbal and/or written notification of illicit discharge;
(2) Notice of non-compliance;
(3) Notice of violation;
(4) Citations and/or fines.
(B) It should be noted that steps could be skipped depending on the severity and impact of the illicit discharge. See § 52.998 for details.
(C) Note: Refer to City of Easley Ord. 2004-19 (codified herein as Chapter 53, Illicit Discharges and Illegal Connections to Storm Sewer System) for further detail of prohibition of illicit discharges and illegal connections and penalties enforced by the city related to illicit discharges and illegal connections.
(Ord. 2008-06, passed 4-14-08) Penalty, see § 52.999