(A) The discharge of pollutants into the storm drain system is prohibited.
(B) All discharges of material other than storm water into the storm drain system must be in compliance with the city’s NPDES permit and any other NPDES permit applicable to the subject property.
(C) No person may do any of the following:
(1) Construct, use, maintain, operate or utilize an illicit connection;
(2) Cause, permit, or allow any agent, employee, independent contractor or other person, to construct, maintain, operate, or utilize an illicit connection;
(3) Cause, allow or facilitate an illicit discharge;
(4) Cause, permit, or allow, any agent, employee, or independent contractor, to cause, allow, or facilitate an illicit discharge.
(D) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the director may, by written notice, require persons responsible for an illicit discharge or illicit connection to immediately, or by a specified date, discontinue the illicit discharge or illicit connection, and, if necessary, to take measures to eliminate the source of the illicit discharge or illicit connection. If the illicit discharge or illicit connection is not discontinued in the time specified, the city may take measures to eliminate the source of the illicit discharge or illicit connection to prevent the occurrence of future illicit discharges or illicit connections.
(E) Whenever the director finds that an illicit discharge or illicit connection resulting in the release of pollutants is taking place or has occurred which may result in or has resulted in the release of pollutants is taking place or has occurred which may result in or has resulted in pollutants entering the storm drain system, or watercourse, the director may require by written notice to the responsible person that the pollution cease, be remediated, and the affected property be restored to its pre-pollution condition within a specified time, along with all other remedies available to the city.
(F) The director may, by written notice, require a person responsible for an illicit connection to the storm drain system to eliminate or to secure approval for the connection within a specified time, regardless of whether or not the connection or discharge to it has been established or approved prior to the effective date of this article.
(Ord. No. 2459, 2876)