(A) Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Elkhart, Indiana, through the regulation of non-storm water discharges into the storm drainage system to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal and state law. This subchapter establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the MS4 in order to comply with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process.
(B) Intent. The intent of this subchapter is:
(1) To regulate the contribution of pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) by storm water discharges by any user;
(2) To prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the MS4 and waters of the state;
(3) To establish legal authority to carry out all inspection, surveillance and monitoring procedures necessary to ensure compliance with this subchapter;
(4) To conserve the natural hydrologic, hydraulic, water quality and other beneficial functions of watercourses, floodplains and wetlands;
(5) To prevent or reduce harm due to periodic flooding, including loss of life and property and threats and inconveniences to public health, safety and welfare;
(6) To protect, conserve, and promote orderly development of water and land resources by implementing beneficial design features and conservation techniques;
(7) To prevent additional disruption of the economy and governmental services due to storm water and drainage; and
(8) To promote orderly economic development and resource use.
(Ord. 5283, passed 12-5-2011)