(A) This subchapter outlines the requirements for storm water management systems within the city. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this subchapter or other regulations adopted by the city, the state or federal authorities, the more restrictive standard prevails. The objectives of this subchapter are as follows:
(1) To protect the natural resources within the city from undesirable impacts related to development or other activities;
(2) To promote the safety of people and property through effective storm water quantity and quality management practices;
(3) To regulate land development activity, land-disturbing activity or other activities that may have an adverse impact on storm water quantity or quality;
(4) To establish standards and procedures for land development activities throughout the city, which balance development and the protection of water quality;
(5) To provide the basis for storm water system analysis necessary to protect public and private property, water quality and existing natural resources; and
(6) To comply with the requirements of the city’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System’s (NPDES) municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit and associated storm water pollution prevention program (SWPPP).
(B) Except as otherwise provided herein, the City Engineer shall administer, implement and enforce the provisions of this subchapter.
(2002 Code, § 3.94) (Ord. 109, Sixth Series, effective 6-25-2009; Ord. 24, Seventh Series, effective 5-23-2015)