If any person responsible for a facility or operation, or emergency response for a facility or operation has information pertaining to any known or suspected release of materials which cause or may result in illegal discharges, that person shall promptly take all reasonably necessary steps to ensure the discovery, containment, and cleanup of such release. In the event of a release of hazardous materials, the person shall immediately notify emergency response agencies of the occurrence via emergency dispatch services. In the event of a release of nonhazardous material, the person shall notify the appropriate City department or official either in person, by telephone, or by electronic mail no later than the next business day. Notifications in person or by telephone shall be confirmed by written notice addressed and mailed to the City within three (3) business days of the in-person or telephonic notice. If the discharge of prohibited materials emanates from a commercial or industrial establishment, the owner or operator of such establishment shall also retain an on site written record of the discharge and the actions taken to prevent its recurrence. Such records shall be retained for at least three (3) years. The foregoing notification requirements are in addition to and not in lieu of any applicable notification requirements under federal and state law. The failure to provide notice as required in this section shall constitute a violation of this Chapter. (Ord. 863, 7-13-2021)