(A) The discharge of pollutants to the storm drain system is a violation of this chapter except as specified below. All discharges other than storm water discharges must be in compliance with a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit issued for that particular discharge or discharges and/or in compliance with city municipal codes should city code be more stringent.
(B) Discharges from the following activities are not in violation when properly managed: Water line flushing and other discharges from potable water sources, diverted stream flows, rising ground waters, uncontaminated ground water infiltration (as defined in 40 CFR 35.2005(2)) to separate storm sewers, infiltration to separate storm drains, uncontaminated pumped ground water, foundation and footing drains, water from crawl space pumps, air conditioning condensation, springs, individual residential car washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, or discharge flows from fire fighting activities.
(Ord. 1213, passed 8-6-97; Am. Ord. 1570, passed 5-5-10) Penalty, see § 55.99