The purpose of this regulation is to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the Village of Moreland Hills 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 requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDESP permit process as required by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA). The objectives of this regulation are:
(a) To prohibit illicit discharges and illegal connections to the MS4.
(b) To establish legal authority to carry out inspections, monitoring procedures, and enforcement actions necessary to ensure compliance with this regulation.
(Ord. 2012-44. Passed 5-9-12.)