(A) Protection of the short-term and long-term public health, safety and general welfare. This objective will be achieved by:
(1) Providing for regulation and management of the city's stormwater system, including public and private facilities in the city's jurisdiction; and
(2) Protecting and preserving water quality and fish and wildlife habitat within the city.
(B) Compliance with state and federal stormwater regulations developed pursuant to the Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987 and subsequent amendments. The objectives of these regulations include:
(1) Managing the quality of water discharged to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) by controlling the contribution of pollution and pollutants associated with new development and redevelopment; and
(2) Protecting or enhancing stormwater quality to a level of "designated use" as defined by the Clean Water Act §§ 305(b) and 303(d), being 33 U.S.C. §§ 1315(b) and 1313(d).
(C) Control. To control the discharge of sediment and construction site materials into the stormwater system and onto adjacent properties by:
(1) Minimizing erosion and sedimentation;
(2) Reducing the velocity of flows from the project site; and
(3) Protecting all points of discharge from outlets such as pipes, drains, culverts, conduits and channels.
(D) Developing plans. To guide the construction of stormwater management facilities by developing stormwater master plans that address quantity and quality.
(E) Preservation. To encourage the preservation of floodplains, floodways and open spaces to protect and benefit the community's quality of life and natural resources.
(Ord. Z-06-09, passed 4-3-2006)