The purpose of this chapter is to comply with the requirements of the city's national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) permit no. IDS-028053, the federal clean water act, and to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Pocatello through the regulation of construction activities within the city by establishing methods to control sediment discharges and reduce soil erosion deposits into the municipal separate storm sewer system or into the air shed. The objectives of this chapter are:
A. To promote and protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the city of Pocatello and enhance and preserve the quality and value of resources by regulating construction activities with respect to erosion and sediment control.
B. To provide for the protection of stormwater, ground water, water bodies, watercourses, and wetlands pursuant to and consistent with the clean water act, and NPDES permits granted to the city of Pocatello.
C. To manage and control the amount of pollutants in stormwater discharges, reduce soil erosion, sediment discharge, and mud and dirt deposits on public roadways caused by or resulting from construction activities.
D. To ensure adequate drainage, stormwater management and soil conservation measures are utilized at the site of any construction activity. (Ord. 2859, 2008)