(a) Illegal discharge. No person shall cause or allow the discharge, disposal, pouring or pumping directly or indirectly to any stormwater conveyance structure, stormwater conveyance system, stream, lake, pond, wetland or other body of water, or upon the land in proximity to the same, any fluid, solid or other substance (other than stormwater). Prohibited substances include, but are not limited to oil, antifreeze, chemicals, animal waste, paints, garbage and litter. Examples of illegal discharges are:
(1) Dumping of oil, antifreeze, paint or cleaning fluids.
(2) Untreated commercial carwash washwater.
(3) Industrial discharges.
(4) Contaminated foundation drains.
(5) Cooling waters, unless no chemicals are added and have a valid NPDES permit.
(6) Washwater from commercial and industrial activities.
(7) Chlorinated backwash and draining associated with swimming pools.
(8) Domestic wastewater.
(9) Septic system effluent.
(10) Washing machine discharges.
(b) Allowable discharges. Examples of allowed discharges under this article are:
(1) Water line flushing.
(2) Irrigation.
(3) Uncontaminated groundwater pumping.
(4) Street wash water.
(5) Dechlorinated backwash and drainage associated with swimming pools.
(6) NPDES permitted discharges.
(c) Illegal connections. Connections to a stormwater conveyance system or structure that allow the discharge of nonstormwater are unlawful. Prohibited connections include, but are not limited to:
(1) Floor drains.
(2) Wastewater from washing machines or sanitary sewers.
(3) Wash water from commercial vehicle washing or steam cleaning.
(4) Wastewater from septic systems.
(d) Determination of connection. Upon determining that a connection to a stormwater conveyance system:
(1) May result in the discharge of hazardous materials, may pose a threat to health and safety, or is likely to result in immediate injury or harm to human or animal life, natural resources, to real or personal property, or habitat; or
(2) Was made in violation of any applicable regulation or ordinance.
The stormwater administrator shall outline in a notice of violation, sent by certified mail, the time in which the connection shall be removed. Failure to comply with the terms and deadlines set in the notice of violation will constitute a violation of this article.
(Ord. of 1-2-2001, § 9.9)