(a) Practices shall be implemented by any and all persons at all times to prevent toxic materials, hazardous materials, or other debris from entering the MS4 and Waters of the State. These practices shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) At construction sites, an appropriately sized covered dumpster shall be made available for the proper disposal of construction site waste materials, garbage, plaster, drywall, grout, gypsum and etc. A separate appropriate container shall be provided for the proper disposal of toxic and hazardous materials.
(2) The washing of concrete material into a street, catch basin, or other public entity or watercourse is prohibited.
(3) All fuel tanks and drums shall be stored in a marked storage area. A dike shall be constructed around this storage area according to all local, State, and Federal regulations. All components of such containers shall be maintained within the dike. All additional requirements of the Fire Department must be followed.
(4) Any toxic or hazardous material and contaminated soils shall be properly disposed of in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations.
(5) Surface water from contaminated sites shall not be allowed to leave the site.
(6) Proper permits shall be obtained for development projects on solid waste landfill sites.
(b) Measures shall be taken to minimize soil transport onto public roads, or surfaces where runoff is not checked by sediment controls. Engineered construction entrance(s) shall be implemented as required by the City Engineer.
(c) At construction sites, where soil is transported onto a public road surface, the roads shall be cleaned thoroughly at the end of each day, or more frequently, in order to ensure public safety. Soil shall be removed from paved surfaces by shoveling and/or sweeping. Street washing shall be allowed only after shoveling or sweeping has removed most of the sediment.
(d) Any such materials, debris and/or sediment that violates or would violate this chapter is hereby declared to be a nuisance.
(Ord. 2008-18. Passed 2-19-08.)