(A) Where necessary in the opinion of the City Manager or his or her designee, any person that seeks to use a direct connection to the MS4 shall provide, at their expense, such treatment devices, facilities, or interceptors as may be necessary to reduce objectionable characteristics or constituents of the released water to within the limits in this chapter. Plans, specifications, and any other pertinent information relating to proposed treatment devices, facilities, or interceptors shall be submitted for the approval of the City Manager or his or her designee. No construction of such treatment devices, facilities, or interceptors shall be commenced until the written approval from the city is obtained. City approval of the plans and inspection of construction shall not relieve the owner from complying with the release limits set forth in this chapter or the Arizona Surface Water Quality Standards as amended.
(B) Where treatment devices, facilities, or interceptors are used in a direct connection to the public storm drain system, those devices, facilities, or interceptors shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation by the owner at his or her expense. The owner shall keep written records and documentation of all cleaning, repair, calibration, and maintenance required to demonstrate compliance with this section. Records shall be kept at the property upon which the treatment devices, facilities, or interceptors are located for a minimum of three years and be made available to the city upon request.
(C) Storm water type interceptors or other treatment devices shall be provided for any commercial or industrial facility and other facilities when, in the opinion of the City Manager or his or her designee they are necessary for the proper handling of storm water containing sediments, oil, and grease or any flammable wastes, sand, trash, and any other harmful ingredients.
(D) All storm water interceptors or other storm water treatment devices shall be of a type and capacity approved by the City Manager or his or her designee and shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.
(E) Storm water interceptors and other treatment devices shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperature and chemicals. They shall be of substantial construction, watertight, and equipped with easily removable covers. When bolted covers are required, they shall be gastight and watertight.
(Ord. O06-07-12, passed 8-31-2006; Res. R06-07-20, passed - -2006)