935.01 PURPOSE AND SCOPE.

   The purpose of this regulation is to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Findlay Ohio through the regulation of Illicit Discharges to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). This regulation establishes methods for controlling the introduction of Pollutants into the MS4 in order to comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process mandated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA). The objectives of this regulation are:

   (a)   To implement one of the six minimum control measures identified in the MS4 General Storm Water permit (OHQ000002) issued by Ohio EPA as incorporated into the City of Findlay's Storm Water Management plan;

   (b)   To prohibit Illicit Discharges and illegal connections to the MS4; and

   (c)   To establish legal authority to carry out inspections, monitoring procedures, and enforcement actions necessary to ensure compliance with this regulation.

      (Ord. 2015-037. Passed 5-19-15.)