The purpose of this chapter shall be to require implementation of surface water management techniques which rely upon natural on site treatment and recycling of stormwater as opposed to collection and conveyance of untreated stormwater into groundwater sources or into surface bodies of water. The underlying purposes to be achieved by implementation of such regulations are the protection of groundwater quality through pretreatment of stormwater prior to infiltration and protection of surface water resources from the effects of contaminants, sedimentation and erosion. (Ord. 542, 1-27-2015; amd. Ord. 596, 5-24-2019)